Orano S.A. Sustainability Profile
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 29 is lower 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 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 about 189,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 171,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (both market-based and location-based), and around 1,639,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 361,539,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported about 248,259,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 230,928,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and approximately 1,491,981,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, with a total of about 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. The company has not disclosed any climate pledges, which places it in a context where further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate responsibility. Overall, while Orano S.A. has substantial emissions, the lack of defined reduction strategies suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments and contribute more effectively to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 248,259,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 230,928,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 1,491,981,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Orano S.A.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Orano S.A. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
