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Salt and Mineral Mining
MX
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Orbia Sustainability Profile

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Orbia, officially known as Orbia Advance Corporation, is a leading global company headquartered in Mexico (MX) with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Founded in 1956, Orbia has established itself in the polymer and infrastructure sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for water management, building and construction, and agriculture. The company’s core offerings include advanced piping systems and sustainable materials, particularly through its well-known subsidiary, Wavin. Orbia's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the industry, positioning it as a key player in addressing global challenges such as water scarcity and climate change. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, Orbia continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the infrastructure and materials sector.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Orbia's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orbia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Orbia Advance Corporation, headquartered in Mexico (MX), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 14,900,670 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. This figure includes 517,410,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 972,657,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 57,119,954,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products and end-of-life treatment. Orbia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and end-of-life treatment by 30% within the same timeframe. In terms of specific initiatives, Orbia is also focused on reducing sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions by 60% by 2025, targeting a decrease from 1,355 tonnes to 1,075 tonnes. The company aspires to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, reflecting a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. Overall, Orbia's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
507,718,000
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Scope 3
864,802,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Orbia's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orbia's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Orbia's Location?

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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 Orbia is in MX, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Orbia's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Orbia's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 35% last year and increased significantly since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
65%
Use of Sold Products
35%
Purchased Goods and Services
8%
Processing of Sold Products
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Investments
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Orbia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Orbia has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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