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.
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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, about 132,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and around 1,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a consistent level of Scope 1 emissions over the previous years, with 2023 also showing 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased slightly from about 152,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023 to 132,000,000 kg CO2e in 2024. Orion has set significant reduction targets, aiming for an 8% reduction in Normalised 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. These initiatives demonstrate Orion's commitment to improving its environmental performance and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Orion S.A., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. Orion's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 is not participating in any 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.
