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Westlake Announces Achievement of 2030 Emissions Target in 2024 Sustainability Report
HOUSTON, November 24, 2025--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the company’s eighth consecutive annual update on its voluntary sustainability initiatives and ongoing operational improvements. The report highlights that Westlake has successfully met its target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions per ton of production by 20% compared to its 2016 baseline.
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