Orange Belgium NV
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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Orange Belgium's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orange Belgium amounted to 35,528 metric 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 Belgium increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 29,387 tCO₂e 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 10 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e (49.98%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 65,300 tCO₂e (30.92%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 20,446 tCO₂e (9.68%)
Orange Belgium's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,043 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.01 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Orange Belgium's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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