Orion
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.
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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Orion's score of 42 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Orion's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Orion reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources. Notably, Scope 2 emissions were reported at 123,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a shift towards more accurate tracking of emissions. Over the years, Orion has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded emissions of about 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 152,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a consistent approach to monitoring and managing emissions across all scopes. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Orion's ongoing efforts to disclose emissions data suggest a commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing climate change. The company continues to engage with industry standards and practices, positioning itself to potentially adopt more formal reduction targets in the future.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,727,716,000 | 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 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Orion is not committed to any 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.
