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Metal Fabrication
US
updated 18 days ago

Orion Corporation

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Orion Corporation, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1990, the company has established a strong presence in North America and Europe, focusing on innovative healthcare solutions. Orion Corporation is renowned for its cutting-edge products, including prescription medications and advanced diagnostic tools, which are distinguished by their quality and efficacy. With a commitment to research and development, Orion has achieved significant milestones, including numerous FDA approvals and partnerships with leading healthcare institutions. The company’s dedication to improving patient outcomes has solidified its position as a trusted name in the industry. Orion Corporation continues to lead the way in delivering unique healthcare solutions that cater to the evolving needs of patients and healthcare providers alike.

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How does Orion Corporation'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.

68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Orion Corporation's score of 68 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orion Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Orion Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 431,404,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,511,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8,429,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 417,464,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial sources, including purchased goods and services (approximately 301,060,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 38,640,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the corporation's total emissions were about 291,599,000 kg CO2e, indicating a notable increase in emissions year-on-year. The emissions for 2021 were approximately 269,868,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, the total was around 67,947,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, highlighting a significant rise in emissions over the years. Orion Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 69% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2016 baseline. Additionally, the company is striving for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2031. These targets reflect a long-term commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. It is important to note that emissions data for Orion Corporation is cascaded from its parent company, Smiths Group plc, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting and targets.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
26,860,000
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Scope 2
41,087,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orion Corporation's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is low 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. This request for Orion Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Orion Corporation 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.

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