Orange
Orange S.A., commonly known as Orange, is a leading telecommunications operator headquartered in France. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, providing a wide range of services in the telecommunications industry. With a focus on mobile and fixed-line services, broadband, and digital solutions, Orange stands out for its commitment to innovation and customer experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of 5G networks and advancements in digital banking services. As one of the largest telecom providers in Europe, Orange is recognised for its robust market position and dedication to sustainability, making it a key player in the global telecommunications landscape.
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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 100 is higher than 100% 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 2024, Orange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 350,581,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,104,385,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 9,253,207,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy. For 2023, Orange's emissions in France included approximately 59,132,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 117,828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). The total Scope 3 emissions for the same year were around 2,089,058,000 kg CO2e, indicating a consistent trend in emissions across their operations. Orange has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2015 levels. Additionally, they are targeting a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline. Looking further ahead, Orange has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2040, with interim targets of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Orange's proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Orange 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.
