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Orbia

Orbia, officially known as Orbia Advance Corporation, is a leading global company headquartered in Mexico (MX) with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Founded in 1956, Orbia has established itself in the polymer and infrastructure sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for water management, building and construction, and agriculture. The company’s core offerings include advanced piping systems and sustainable materials, particularly through its well-known subsidiary, Wavin. Orbia's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the industry, positioning it as a key player in addressing global challenges such as water scarcity and climate change. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, Orbia continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the infrastructure and materials sector.

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75

Industry Average

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21

Industry Benchmark

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Orbia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Orbia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,821,141,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 517,410,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 972,657,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 57,119,954,000 kg CO2e. Orbia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. Additionally, Orbia plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. The company has made notable progress in its emissions reduction initiatives, with a commitment to reduce sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions by 60% by 2025. These efforts reflect Orbia's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orbia's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Orbia is in MX, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orbia is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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