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Chemicals
AU
updated 4 days ago

Orica Limited

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Orica Limited, a leading global provider of mining and civil explosives, is headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1874, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific. Orica is renowned for its innovative blasting solutions and digital technologies, which enhance safety and efficiency in the mining sector. With a diverse portfolio that includes ammonium nitrate, emulsion explosives, and advanced blasting services, Orica stands out for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the world’s first digital blast optimisation platform. As a market leader, Orica continues to drive advancements in the explosives industry, solidifying its reputation for reliability and performance.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Orica Limited's score of 22 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orica Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orica Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,448,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 256,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 7,604,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with the majority (5,598,000,000 kg CO2e) attributed to purchased goods and services. This data reflects a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 7,431,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,678,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 256,000,000 kg CO2e. Orica has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent organization. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions, which is crucial for stakeholders assessing its climate impact.

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2011201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
2,035,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
517,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orica Limited's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. This request for Orica Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orica Limited is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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