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.
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Orano S.A.'s score of 34 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Orano S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orano S.A. reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 2,028,668,000 kg CO2e. This follows their 2023 emissions data, which indicated Scope 1 emissions of about 189,839,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 171,701,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,639,561,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2023, combining Scope 1 and 2, reached around 361,539,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Orano's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at about 248,259,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 230,928,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,491,981,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 combined was about 479,187,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Orano S.A. has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or documented climate pledges available. The company appears to be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy, with no cascaded data from parent organisations influencing their reported emissions. Overall, Orano S.A. is actively monitoring its carbon footprint across all scopes but has yet to establish clear reduction goals or initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 248,259,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 231,021,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,459,194,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Orano S.A. is not participating in any 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.
