SABIC, a prominent player in the global chemical industry, has officially unveiled its new certified low carbon product portfolio.

Source: Sabic

This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and aims to assist customers and the entire value chain in reaching their sustainability objectives by providing options with a reduced carbon footprint.

The inaugural product in this portfolio is methanol, sourced from SABIC’s Chemicals division.

This new methanol offering features lower carbon content compared to traditional products, while maintaining the same high-quality specifications. Its reduced carbon footprint stems from the use of raw materials: CO2 by-products are captured from upstream processes through carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which supplies essential carbon for methanol production and diminishes reliance on conventional feedstocks. By utilizing captured CO2 as a raw material, the new product facilitates Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) savings.

It is evident that the petrochemical industry plays a pivotal role in shaping a resilient and sustainable future. With the increasing demand for innovative materials and sustainable practices, the industry stands at the forefront of transformative trends towards carbon neutrality and a circular carbon economy. SABIC is deeply committed to pursue efforts and explore solutions together with our value chain partners, to help meet our carbon neutrality ambition

SABIC's Joint Ventures (JV) are currently manufacturing certified low carbon methanol, which is commonly used in applications such as maritime fuel, resins for laminate flooring, furniture panels, and acrylic sheets. Further certified low carbon products from SABIC's global portfolio will be launched across the company’s extensive asset base.

SABIC is advancing technologies to support its value chains in carbon footprint reduction, including electrification, hydrogen combustion, renewable energy, as well as carbon capture, utilization and storage. High-concentrated CO₂ produced as a by-product can then be used as an alternative feedstock to make new products. This CCU project, which converts captured CO₂ into low carbon methanol and its derivatives, is a great enabler to reduce the embedded carbon emissions in the value chains of SABIC and its customer

As a pioneer in this field, SABIC collaborated with independent third parties to advance the development of the new ISCC Carbon Footprint Certification (CFC) module and conducted a pilot audit for certification at its JV methanol production sites. This CFC module has been established to certify product carbon footprints across a variety of products and value chains, enabling the linkage of sustainability certifications and mass balancing throughout complex value chains.

SABIC remains dedicated to exploring solutions to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050, considering various regional and national goals, commitments, and initiatives. The introduction of this low carbon offering exemplifies SABIC's collaborative efforts with partners along the value chain to minimize their indirect Scope 3 emissions.