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 48 is higher than 98% 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. This figure includes 372,232,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 89,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 7,095,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040. Their near-term targets include a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2015 levels, and a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, they aim for a 45% reduction in total emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. In 2019, Orange's total emissions were approximately 1,362,791,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 295,636,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,007,045,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 60,111,000 kg CO2e. In France, their emissions for the same year were about 280,781,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 121,615,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 117,473,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 41,693,000 kg CO2e. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Orange's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 295,636,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,007,045,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 60,111,000 | 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.
