Orion
Orion Corporation, commonly referred to as Orion, is a Finnish pharmaceutical company headquartered in Espoo, Finland. Founded in 1917, Orion has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, with a strong presence in Europe and beyond. The company focuses on developing innovative medicines and diagnostic products, particularly in the fields of oncology, pain management, and central nervous system disorders. Orion's core offerings include prescription pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter products, distinguished by their commitment to quality and research-driven development. With a robust pipeline of new therapies and a reputation for excellence, Orion has achieved notable milestones, including successful collaborations and a growing international market presence. As a trusted name in healthcare, Orion continues to advance its mission of improving patient outcomes through science and innovation.
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Orion's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orion Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 371,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 5,625,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 5,330,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 361,961,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (about 277,588,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 25,426,000 kg CO2e). Orion has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2031. The company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, Orion is committed to ensuring that 78% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2029. In terms of historical performance, Orion achieved a 69% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to a 2016 baseline, demonstrating significant progress towards its sustainability goals. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 from the same 2016 baseline. Orion's climate initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to reducing emissions in line with global climate goals. The data reported is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures reflect Orion's direct emissions and commitments.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,740,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,685,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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