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Salt and Mineral Mining
MX
updated 9 days ago

Orbia

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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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73

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Orbia's score of 73 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orbia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Orbia Advance Corporation, headquartered in Mexico (MX), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 66,821,141,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 517,410,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 972,657,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, amounting to about 57,119,954,000 kg CO2e. Orbia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and end-of-life treatment by 30% within the same timeframe. In 2023, Orbia's emissions were reported at approximately 77,361,457,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 1,449,815,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were approximately 581,864,000 kg CO2e, and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from about 1,029,234,000 kg CO2e. Orbia's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its initiatives to reduce sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions by 60% by 2025, showcasing a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from its parent organization, Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V., ensuring a comprehensive understanding of its climate impact and commitments.

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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
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