Orion
Orion Carbons, headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), is a leading player in the carbon materials industry, specialising in high-quality carbon products for various applications. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and beyond, focusing on innovative solutions that cater to the needs of diverse sectors, including energy, electronics, and manufacturing. Orion Carbons is renowned for its unique range of carbon-based materials, which are designed to enhance performance and sustainability. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in product quality and efficiency, positioning it as a trusted partner in the market. With a reputation for excellence and a dedication to customer satisfaction, Orion Carbons continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its status as a key player in the global carbon materials landscape.
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How does Orion's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Orion's score of 37 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Orion's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Orion reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with no emissions reported for Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were about 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Orion has shown a trend of reducing its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from approximately 2,727,716,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions have also seen a reduction from about 180,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to zero in 2023, indicating a significant shift in their energy sourcing or operational changes. Despite these reductions, Orion has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or formal climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,727,716,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Orion is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
