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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Orica Limited's score of 19 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 reflects a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, indicating ongoing challenges in managing upstream emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Orica has made notable progress in reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For instance, Scope 1 emissions decreased from approximately 2,095,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 1,448,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have also seen a reduction from 517,000,000 kg CO2e in 2011 to 256,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Orica has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to face the challenge of addressing its significant Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint. As a major player in the mining and chemicals industry, Orica's climate commitments and strategies will be crucial in navigating the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Get Started| 2011 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Orica Limited is not committed to any 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.
