Orange
Orange S.A., commonly known as Orange, is a leading telecommunications operator headquartered in France. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, providing a wide range of services in the telecommunications industry. With a focus on mobile and fixed-line services, broadband, and digital solutions, Orange stands out for its commitment to innovation and customer experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of 5G networks and advancements in digital banking services. As one of the largest telecom providers in Europe, Orange is recognised for its robust market position and dedication to sustainability, making it a key player in the global telecommunications landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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Orange's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (350,581,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (1,104,385,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (9,253,207,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared to 2015 levels, and a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2025 compared to 2018 levels. In 2023, Orange's emissions were approximately 10,409,934,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 325,510,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,063,777,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,409,934,000 kg CO2e. The company is committed to reducing its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 45% across all scopes by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. In France, for 2023, Orange reported Scope 1 emissions of 59,132,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 118,949,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 2,089,058,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its targets are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Orange 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.
