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.
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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.
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 and 256,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 7,604,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Over the years, Orica has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions. In 2022, total emissions were around 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. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment to climate action. Orica's emissions intensity has varied, with a reported global emissions intensity of approximately 1,590 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2023. The company continues to operate within the global context of increasing scrutiny on carbon emissions, particularly in the mining and chemicals sectors, where sustainability practices are becoming increasingly vital.
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| 2011 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.
