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Orica Limited, a leading player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across key regions including North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1874, Orica has established itself as a pioneer in the development and supply of commercial explosives and blasting systems, primarily serving the mining, quarrying, and construction sectors.
The company’s core offerings include innovative blasting solutions and advanced chemical products, which are distinguished by their safety and efficiency. Orica's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing productivity and reducing environmental impact. With a rich history and a focus on customer-centric solutions, Orica continues to shape the future of the chemicals industry.
52
DitchCarbon score
+20 vs industry average
Orica Limited’s score of 52 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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Orica Limited's reported carbon emissions
Orica Limited, a chemicals company headquartered in Australia, is committed to reducing its carbon emissions.
For the reporting year 2025, Orica's total estimated greenhouse gas emissions are approximately 8.98 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 843 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 256 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 7.88 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (approximately 5.77 billion kg CO2e), use of sold products (about 938 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 516 million kg CO2e).
Looking back at previous years, Orica's total estimated emissions were approximately 9.05 billion kg CO2e in 2024, 9.30 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and 9.37 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
Orica has set a near-term absolute target to reduce its operational Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 40% by FY2030, using FY2019 levels as a baseline. In 2019, combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 2.33 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.09 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 242 million kg CO2e.
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Orica Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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