Orica Ltd

Common Name
Orica
Country
Australia
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
14,000
Ticker
ORI
Exchange
ASX
Description
Orica Ltd. is a leading global provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems. As a key player in the industrial sector, Orica Ltd. primarily focuses on serving the mining, quarryin...

Orica's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Insights into Orica's Operational Emissions

No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for $Orica in $2023.

Insights into Orica's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Orica reported 7,604,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Orica's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202302 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+14%+5%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orica's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Orica reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,604,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 85.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Orica reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Orica's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 23.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Orica's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Orica 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Orica disclose?

In 2023, Orica reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

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 2023, the largest contributors to Orica's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,598,000 tCOâ‚‚e (73.62%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 1,034,000 tCOâ‚‚e (13.6%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 972,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.78%)

Orica's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(12.8%)Other/UnspecifiedSources(13.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(73.6%)