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Orica Limited

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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How does Orica Limited'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.

25

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Orica Limited's score of 25 is higher than 92% 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 7,604,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,448,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 256,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,604,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 1,628,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 1,448,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable. Orica has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term strategies for emissions reduction. The company operates within the global mining and chemicals sector, which is under increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce carbon footprints. Overall, while Orica Limited has made some progress in managing its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets indicates potential areas for improvement in its climate strategy.

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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
Scope 2
517,000,000
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 medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
Reduction Actions

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