Orange
Orange S.A., commonly known as Orange, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in France. Established in 1990, the company has evolved into a major player in the global telecom industry, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Orange offers a diverse range of services, including mobile and fixed-line telecommunications, broadband, and digital services, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer experience. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the launch of its 5G network and advancements in cybersecurity through Orange CyberDefense. With a strong market position, Orange is recognised for its extensive infrastructure and robust service offerings, making it a trusted choice for millions of customers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Orange'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.
Industry Benchmark
Orange's score of 80 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Orange's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Orange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,408,865,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 (372,232,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (716,018,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (4,742,000,000 kg CO2e). The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040. To meet this ambitious goal, Orange has set significant near-term targets: a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 73.8% per MWh within the same timeframe. Previously, Orange had committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to 2015 levels, and Scope 3 emissions by 14% compared to 2018 levels. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to combat climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. Overall, Orange's climate commitments demonstrate a robust strategy to significantly lower its carbon footprint while contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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| 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Orange is committed to some 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.
