Orano S.A.
Orano S.A., a prominent player in the nuclear industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2017, the company emerged from the restructuring of Areva, focusing on the entire nuclear fuel cycle, including mining, conversion, enrichment, and recycling of nuclear materials. Orano's core services encompass the management of nuclear waste and the provision of innovative solutions for sustainable energy. Its unique approach to recycling spent nuclear fuel sets it apart, contributing to a circular economy within the energy sector. With a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, Orano has established itself as a leader in the nuclear market, recognised for its technological advancements and operational excellence.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Orano S.A.'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.
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Orano S.A.'s score of 20 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Orano S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Orano S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,050,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 125,219,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 161,772,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 763,735,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2021, where total emissions were about 1,015,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 125,219,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 161,772,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 729,071,000 kg CO2e. Orano has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has reported GHG emissions intensity for uranium production, with values of 24,910 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022, 30,510 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021, and 35,740 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020, indicating a trend towards improved efficiency in its operations. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Orano's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon emissions within the nuclear industry context.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 146,367,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 200,458,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 779,212,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Orano S.A. is not committed to any 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.
