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.
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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In 2024, Orano S.A. reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 2,028,668,000 kg CO2e. This figure highlights the company's substantial indirect emissions, which are critical in understanding its overall carbon footprint. For the previous year, 2023, Orano's emissions included 189,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 171,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,639,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 361,539,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. In 2022, the company reported 248,259,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 230,928,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,491,981,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of approximately 479,187,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Despite these figures, Orano S.A. has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. This lack of formal climate pledges suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it may not yet have established a comprehensive strategy for reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Orano S.A.'s emissions data reflects a significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which underscores the importance of addressing these areas in future climate strategies.
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2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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.