Orbia, officially known as Orbia Advance Corporation, is a leading global company headquartered in Mexico (MX) with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Founded in 1956, Orbia has established itself in the polymer and infrastructure sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for water management, building and construction, and agriculture. The company’s core offerings include advanced piping systems and sustainable materials, particularly through its well-known subsidiary, Wavin. Orbia's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the industry, positioning it as a key player in addressing global challenges such as water scarcity and climate change. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, Orbia continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the infrastructure and materials sector.
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In 2024, Orbia Advance Corporation, headquartered in Mexico (MX), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 14,900,670 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 517,410,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 972,657,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 57,119,954,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In addition to its Scope 1 and 2 commitments, Orbia also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% by 2030. The company has also set a target to reduce sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions by 60% by 2025, which is expected to decrease from 1,355 tonnes to 1,075 tonnes. Orbia's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on decarbonisation across its operations. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 357,084,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 507,718,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 864,802,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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