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 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, primarily from purchased goods and services (5,598,000,000 kg CO2e). This reflects a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 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. Orica has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company continues to report emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. However, without defined reduction targets, the effectiveness of their climate strategy remains unclear.
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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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