Orion Sustainability Profile
Orion Carbons, headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), is a leading player in the carbon materials industry, specialising in high-quality carbon products for various applications. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and beyond, focusing on innovative solutions that cater to the needs of diverse sectors, including energy, electronics, and manufacturing. Orion Carbons is renowned for its unique range of carbon-based materials, which are designed to enhance performance and sustainability. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in product quality and efficiency, positioning it as a trusted partner in the market. With a reputation for excellence and a dedication to customer satisfaction, Orion Carbons continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its status as a key player in the global carbon materials landscape.
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Orion's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orion reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 132,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a consistent level of Scope 1 emissions over the previous year, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 152,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Orion has set significant reduction targets, aiming for an 8% reduction in normalized Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 2029, using 2014 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions from outbound freight (Scope 2) by 2029, with 2019 as the baseline year. The emissions data is sourced directly from Orion S.A., with no cascaded data from a parent organization. Orion's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate responsibility.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,727,716,000 | 0.0 | 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 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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Orion'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.
Orion has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
