Orica Ltd
Orica's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Orica completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Orica has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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 |
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Insights into Orica's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Orica in 2024.
NaNInsights into Orica's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Orica reported 7,891,000 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 Orica includes a breakdown across 3 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
Orica's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Orica's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Orica reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,891,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 86.9% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 13.1% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Orica reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orica's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Orica's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Orica's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Orica disclose?
In 2024, Orica reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Orica's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Orica's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,090,000 tCO₂e (77.18%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 918,000 tCO₂e (11.63%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 883,000 tCO₂e (11.19%)