Lubrizol
Lubrizol Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading global specialty chemicals company founded in 1928. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Lubrizol operates primarily in the automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in lubricant additives, performance coatings, and advanced materials, which enhance the performance and longevity of products across various industries. Notable for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Lubrizol has achieved significant milestones, including the development of eco-friendly formulations and cutting-edge polymer technologies. As a trusted partner to numerous Fortune 500 companies, Lubrizol's market position is bolstered by its extensive research and development capabilities, making it a key player in the specialty chemicals sector.
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Lubrizol's reported carbon emissions
In 2017, Lubrizol reported total carbon emissions of approximately 745,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's global emissions but does not specify the breakdown into Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. The previous year's emissions in 2016 were about 748,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2015, emissions were approximately 699,000,000 kg CO2e. Lubrizol has set a significant climate commitment to achieve a 20% reduction in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target indicates a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact, although specific progress towards this goal has not been detailed. The emissions data is cascaded from The Lubrizol Corporation, which is the parent company, and reflects the company's commitment to sustainability within its corporate family structure. As a current subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Lubrizol aligns its climate initiatives with broader corporate sustainability goals.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lubrizol is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
