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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Orbia'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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

Industry Benchmark

Orbia's score of 45 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orbia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,449,815,000 kg CO2e, comprising 536,915,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 912,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 77,361,457,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Orbia has set ambitious targets to achieve a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products and their end-of-life treatment, by 30% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Orbia is committed to reaching carbon net zero by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Orbia's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orbia's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Orbia is headquartered in MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orbia is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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