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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.

57

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Orange's score of 57 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orange's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,408,865,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 372,232,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 716,018,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 7,095,494,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040. Near-term targets include a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, Orange plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 73.8% per MWh within the same timeframe. For the near term, Orange also commits 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 align with industry standards and reflect Orange's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
295,636,000
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Scope 2
1,007,045,000
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orange's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Orange is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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