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Orange SA

Common Name
Orange
Country
France
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Employees
121,242
Ticker
ORA
Exchange
Euronext Paris
Description
Orange S.A. is a French multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris. It provides mobile, landline, broadband internet, and Internet Protocol televisio...

Orange's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
338,160a
350,581a
325,510a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
513,447a
679,483a
655,526a
Location-Based
1,025,455a
1,104,385a
1,063,777a
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
4,123,312a
4,330,724a
4,742,048a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
7.1204a
8.3681a
7.412a
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Verified Sources Behind Orange’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Orange's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2025
b. Orange's Annual Report 2020
c. Orange's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Orange's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orange amounted to 1,363,615 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orange decreased by 6.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Orange's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e-4%+15%+4%-3%+8%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orange's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Orange were 338,160 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Orange reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Orange's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), Orange's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.54%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Orange's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Orange reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 513,447 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,025,455 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Orange reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, 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

20192020202120222023202420250300 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 2025, Orange reported 4,123,312 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 2025 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 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Orange's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-4%+2%+17%-33%-9%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orange's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Orange reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,123,312 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 86.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Orange reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Orange's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 33.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), 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 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to Orange's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,108,179 tCO₂e (51.99%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 909,913 tCO₂e (22.44%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 340,149 tCO₂e (8.39%)

Orange's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(22.4%)Downstream LeasedAssets (Cat. 13)(8.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(52.0%)

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

In 2025, Orange reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 338,160 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 47,492 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.12 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Orange's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00020,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00010,000100,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Bharti AirtelYear: 2025Scope 1: 74,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,246Scope 1 Intensity: 3.68 tCO2e/$MAT&TYear: 2024Scope 1: 545,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 122,335Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MDeutsche TelekomYear: 2025Scope 1: 223,790 tCO2eRevenue: $M 139,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1.61 tCO2e/$MVerizon CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134,790Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,399Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MChina MobileYear: 2024Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 142,602Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$MChina TowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,397Scope 1 Intensity: 3.79 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Info ServiceYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,220Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MChunghwa TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,315 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,977Scope 1 Intensity: 2.91 tCO2e/$MTelstra GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,032Scope 1 Intensity: 2.21 tCO2e/$MSwisscomYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,994Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MSaudi TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 168,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,206Scope 1 Intensity: 8.34 tCO2e/$MSingapore TelecommunicationsYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,530Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MChina TelecomYear: 2024Scope 1: 140,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 72,543Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MChina UnicomYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,383Scope 1 Intensity: 2.06 tCO2e/$MTelefonicaYear: 2025Scope 1: 80,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,290Scope 1 Intensity: 1.94 tCO2e/$MCharter CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 431,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.90 tCO2e/$MAmerica MovilYear: 2024Scope 1: 311,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,933Scope 1 Intensity: 7.44 tCO2e/$MSoftBank GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 44,622Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MBT GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 146,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,340Scope 1 Intensity: 5.57 tCO2e/$MVodafone GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 270,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,533Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MChina Unicom Hong KongYear: 2024Scope 1: 110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,383Scope 1 Intensity: 2.06 tCO2e/$MKDDIYear: 2025Scope 1: 25,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38,916Scope 1 Intensity: 0.66 tCO2e/$MSoftBankYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,485 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MEutelsat CommunicationsYear: 2025Scope 1: 631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,459Scope 1 Intensity: 0.43 tCO2e/$MOrangeYear: 2025Scope 1: 338,160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,492Scope 1 Intensity: 7.12 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Orange reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.12 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.06, 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 2025, Orange ranked 23 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 2025, Orange reported a total carbon footprint of 5,486,927 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.16% decrease compared to 2024, 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 75.15% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.69%.a

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