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Orica Limited Sustainability Profile

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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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Orica Limited's score of 22 is lower than 59% 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 reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,678,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions remained stable 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 is actively engaged in climate-related reporting through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and is involved in the Climate Action 100+ initiative, indicating a commitment to addressing climate change, although no formal reduction targets have been established. Overall, Orica's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which are critical for understanding the full carbon footprint of their operations. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting while exploring avenues for future climate commitments.

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Scope 1
2,035,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Orica Limited's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Orica Limited's Location?

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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.

Orica Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Orica Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 322% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the primary emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
74%

Orica Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Orica Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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