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Medical Device Manufacturing
FI
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Orthex

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Orthex Group, commonly referred to as Orthex, is a leading Finnish company headquartered in Finland (FI) that operates primarily in the consumer goods industry. Founded in 1956, Orthex has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality plastic household products, with a strong presence in the Nordic region and beyond. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in kitchenware, storage, and gardening products, all designed with sustainability in mind. Orthex's commitment to eco-friendly materials and efficient manufacturing processes sets it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on functionality and design, Orthex has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved notable recognition for its contributions to sustainable living.

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40

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Orthex's score of 40 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orthex's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Orthex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,775,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 69,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority at approximately 30,706,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 30,019,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 99,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 29,953,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Orthex has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. The company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Orthex is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of its total emissions. Orthex's emissions data is sourced directly from Orthex Oyj, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives and has signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, further underscoring its commitment to climate action.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
72,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 2
3,052,000
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Scope 3
30,274,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orthex's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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. This request for Orthex is in FI, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orthex is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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