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Orica Limited

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

27

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 27 is higher than 56% 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 data 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 set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or disclosed any formal climate pledges. The company has not reported any documented reduction initiatives or targets, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Orica Limited. The company continues to operate within the global context of increasing scrutiny on carbon emissions, particularly in the mining and chemicals sector, where significant reductions are necessary to meet international climate goals.

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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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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.

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orica Limited is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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