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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Orion'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.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Orion's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orion's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orion Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 431,404,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,511,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11,726,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, Orion is targeting carbon neutrality in its operations by 2031. Orion's long-term goal includes achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company also commits 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. These initiatives reflect Orion's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
3,740,000
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Scope 2
21,685,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orion's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Orion is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Orion is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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