Orica Limited Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Orica Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,883,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 60,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marked a decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 1,628,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 271,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Orica's emissions intensity for ammonia production was reported at about 1,810 kg CO2e per tonne, while the nitric acid emissions intensity was approximately 590 kg CO2e per tonne, indicating a focus on reducing emissions in specific product lines. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, Orica Limited is actively engaged in climate initiatives, as evidenced by its participation in the CDP and CA100 initiatives. However, no specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives were provided. Overall, Orica Limited's emissions data reflects a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing its carbon footprint, although further details on specific reduction strategies and targets are not available.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,200,000,000 | 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 | 400,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
