Orange SA

Common Name
Orange
Country
France
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
126,909
Ticker
ORA
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Orange S.A. is a leading multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in France. Its primary function is to provide mobile phone, internet, and television services to millions of consume...

Orange's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Orange 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 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
Market-Based
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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’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Orange’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Orange's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
a. Orange's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Orange's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
b. Orange's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
c. Orange's Annual Report 2020
c. Orange's Annual Report 2020
d. Orange's Annual Report 2022
d. Orange's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Orange's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orange amounted to 1,454,966 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 increased by 4.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Orange's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e-11%-4%+15%+4%-3%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orange's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Orange were 350,581 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Orange reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Orange's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Orange's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Orange's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Orange reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 679,483 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,104,385 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Orange reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Orange's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Orange 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Orange use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Orange's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Orange's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Orange reported 4,751,327 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 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's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+6%-4%+2%+17%-28%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orange's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Orange reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,751,327 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 87.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Orange reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Orange's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d

Compared to the previous year (2023), Orange's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Orange 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Orange disclose?

In 2024, Orange 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's Scope 3 emissions?

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,227,496 tCO₂e (49.48%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,028,688 tCO₂e (22.85%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 439,331 tCO₂e (9.76%)

Orange's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(49.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(9.8%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(22.9%)

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

In 2024, Orange reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 350,581 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,895 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Orange's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CSwisscomYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,927 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,187Scope 1 Intensity: 0.90 tCO2e/$MTelkom Indonesia (Persero)Year: 2024Scope 1: 82,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,323Scope 1 Intensity: 8.80 tCO2e/$MChina TowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,584Scope 1 Intensity: 3.48 tCO2e/$MPublicis GroupeYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,211 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,681Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MChina Unicom Hong KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,112Scope 1 Intensity: 1.89 tCO2e/$MTelstra GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,032Scope 1 Intensity: 2.21 tCO2e/$MAirtel AfricaYear: 2025Scope 1: 89,869 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,659Scope 1 Intensity: 24.56 tCO2e/$MKTYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,695 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,977Scope 1 Intensity: 3.54 tCO2e/$MSoftBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MAFK SistemaYear: 2022Scope 1: 948,133 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,057Scope 1 Intensity: 72.62 tCO2e/$MBharti AirtelYear: 2025Scope 1: 74,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,246Scope 1 Intensity: 3.68 tCO2e/$MCCChina Communications ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 263,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,374Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MBCEYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,729 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,968Scope 1 Intensity: 7.41 tCO2e/$MKDDIYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,986Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MNTTYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,315Scope 1 Intensity: 1.47 tCO2e/$MHellenic Telecommunications OrganizationYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,693 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,737Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MBT GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 146,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,340Scope 1 Intensity: 5.57 tCO2e/$MRogers CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,323Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MJasmine Technology SolutionYear: 2023Scope 1: 227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MVodafone GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 270,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,970Scope 1 Intensity: 7.72 tCO2e/$MPT Dayamitra TelekomunikasiYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 579Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2023Scope 1: 66,851 tCO2eRevenue: $M 78,556Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MTelusYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,000Scope 1 Intensity: 3.09 tCO2e/$MfreenetYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,240 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,908Scope 1 Intensity: 1.11 tCO2e/$MQuebecorYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,920Scope 1 Intensity: 2.59 tCO2e/$MOrangeYear: 2024Scope 1: 350,581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,895Scope 1 Intensity: 8.37 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Orange reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.31 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, Orange ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Orange among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Orange's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Orange reported a total carbon footprint of 6,206,293 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.18% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Orange's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 17.79%. a

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