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Orange Belgium NV

Common Name
Orange Belgium
Country
Belgium
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
2,950
Ticker
OBEL
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Orange Belgium S.A. is a prominent telecommunications company that operates in Belgium and Luxembourg. It focuses on providing innovative mobile, internet, and television services, catering to both re...

Orange Belgium's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Orange Belgium completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Orange Belgium has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Orange Belgium’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Orange Belgium's Annual Report 2024
a. Orange Belgium's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Orange Belgium's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofOrange Belgium amounted to35,528metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orange Belgiumincreased by 24.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Orange Belgium's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+3%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orange Belgium's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Orange Belgium were 6,141 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Orange Belgium reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Orange Belgium's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Orange Belgium's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Orange Belgium's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 551 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 29,387 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Orange Belgium reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Orange Belgium's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 330.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Orange Belgium's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 33.06% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Orange Belgium use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Orange Belgium's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Orange Belgium's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported 211,161 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Orange Belgium includes a breakdown across 10of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Orange Belgium's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020232024055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e-8%+12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orange Belgium's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported total Scope 3 emissions of 211,161 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 89.97%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.03%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Orange Belgium reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Orange Belgium's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Orange Belgium's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Orange Belgium's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Orange Belgium disclose?

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Orange Belgium's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Orange Belgium's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 105,537 tCOâ‚‚e(49.98%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 65,300 tCOâ‚‚e(30.92%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 20,446 tCOâ‚‚e(9.68%)

Orange Belgium's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(9.7%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(30.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(50.0%)

Insights into Orange Belgium’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,141 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,043 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Orange Belgium's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IBGSarana Menara NusantaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 792Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$M4iGYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,714Scope 1 Intensity: 7.39 tCO2e/$MCITIC Telecom InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 626 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MProximusYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.48 tCO2e/$MEltelYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,634Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MIIIHS HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 868,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,711Scope 1 Intensity: 507.25 tCO2e/$MSpark New Zealand LtdYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,732 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,209Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MCogecoYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,278Scope 1 Intensity: 5.03 tCO2e/$MIridium CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 791Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MCogeco CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,206Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$MBBBharti HexacomYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,448 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 21.44 tCO2e/$MInternet Initiative JapanYear: 2024Scope 1: 516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,823Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MChorusYear: 2025Scope 1: 644 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$MLink NetYear: 2023Scope 1: 265 tCO2eRevenue: $M 254Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MSK TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,923 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,225Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MGamma CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MTelefonicaYear: 2024Scope 1: 122,874 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,993Scope 1 Intensity: 2.86 tCO2e/$MGGGrupo TelevisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,791 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,004Scope 1 Intensity: 13.25 tCO2e/$MUnited InternetYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,586Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MSunrise CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,140Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MEtihad EtisalatYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,452 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,847Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MfreenetYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,215 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,578Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MQuebecorYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,920Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MOrange BelgiumYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,141 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,043Scope 1 Intensity: 3.01 tCO2e/$M

How does Orange Belgium's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.47, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Orange Belgium rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Orange Belgium ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Orange Belgium is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Orange Belgium's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Orange Belgium reported a total carbon footprint of 246,689 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.28% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Orange Belgium's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.91%.a

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