LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell is a global leader in materials development and supply for packaging, health, and transportation, with a strong focus on sustainability and advanced recycling technologies.
Company Overview
LyondellBasell is a global leader in the development and supply of materials for packaging, health, and transportation solutions. The company operates one of the largest refineries in the United States, located on the Houston Ship Channel. LyondellBasell's extensive product portfolio includes chemicals, polymers, advanced polymer solutions, fuels, and technology.
Sustainability Initiatives
LyondellBasell is committed to a robust sustainability approach focusing on ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society. By 2030, the company aims to produce and market at least two million metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers annually. LyondellBasell has set ambitious goals to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its global operations by 2050, and to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and scope 3 by 30% by 2030.
Innovative Technologies
LyondellBasell utilizes several proprietary technologies, including Catalloy, which combines the advantages of polyolefins with elastomers, and Hyperzone PE for producing high-density polyethylene with enhanced characteristics. The company's advanced recycling technology, MoReTec, aims to return plastic waste to its molecular form, to be reused as feedstock for new plastic materials.
Circulen Brand
LyondellBasell's Circulen brand focuses on sustainability with recycled and renewable-based polymers categorized into three primary types: CirculenRecover, CirculenRevive, and CirculenRenew. CirculenRecover polymers are made from a mechanical recycling process, while CirculenRevive polymers are produced using advanced molecular recycling technology. CirculenRenew polymers utilize renewable-based raw materials such as used cooking oil, offering grades equivalent to virgin resin quality while reducing reliance on fossil feedstocks.
Global Operations and Technology Centers
LyondellBasell has established technology centers in Cincinnati, Ohio; Ferrara, Italy; Frankfurt, Germany; and Houston, Texas, to drive innovation and development. These centers support the company's mission to advance product safety, stewardship, and sustainability across its global operations.
