Orbia
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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Orbia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orbia Advance Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66,821,141,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (517,410,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (972,657,000 kg CO2e), and a substantial Scope 3 total of 65,821,141,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (57,119,954,000 kg CO2e). This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Orbia has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This translates to a reduction of approximately 2 million tonnes CO2e, with a current reduction of about 10% already achieved. Additionally, Orbia is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. Looking towards the future, Orbia has pledged to reach net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, reinforcing its long-term sustainability goals. The company is actively working on initiatives to decarbonise its operations and is on track to meet its near-term targets, including a 60% reduction in sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions by 2025. Overall, Orbia's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,442,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 144,321,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,305,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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