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Orkla ASA

Orkla ASA, a leading player in the consumer goods sector, is headquartered in Norway (NO) and operates extensively across the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1654, Orkla has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey towards becoming a prominent supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions. The company’s diverse portfolio includes food products, confectionery, and personal care items, distinguished by a commitment to quality and sustainability. Orkla's innovative approach to product development and strong market presence has solidified its position as a trusted name in the industry. With a focus on meeting consumer needs, Orkla ASA continues to achieve notable success, making it a significant contributor to the European consumer goods landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Orkla ASA'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.

61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Orkla ASA's score of 61 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orkla ASA's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orkla ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,140,917,000 kg CO2e, comprising 102,949,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 51,985,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,140,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045, using 2016 as the base year. Orkla ASA has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2025 and 70% by 2030. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. For the long term, the company targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting Orkla's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company’s proactive approach aligns with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orkla ASA's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Orkla ASA is headquartered in NO, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orkla ASA 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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