Orion Oyj
Orion Oyj's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Orion Oyj 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).
Orion Oyj has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Orion Oyj's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orion Oyj amounted to 11,794 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 Orion Oyj decreased by 30.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Orion Oyj's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Orion Oyj's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Orion Oyj were 5,018 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Orion Oyj reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orion Oyj's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 61.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Orion Oyj's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Orion Oyj's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,557 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,776 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Orion Oyj reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orion Oyj's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 69.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Orion Oyj's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 39.75% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Orion Oyj use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Orion Oyj's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Orion Oyj's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported 403,909 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 Orion Oyj includes a breakdown across 13 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
Orion Oyj's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Orion Oyj's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported total Scope 3 emissions of 403,909 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.84% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.16% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Orion Oyj reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orion Oyj's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 207,032.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Orion Oyj's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Orion Oyj disclose?
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported emissions for 13 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 Orion Oyj's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Orion Oyj's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 323,821 tCO₂e (80.17%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 20,076 tCO₂e (4.97%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 19,704 tCO₂e (4.88%)
Orion Oyj's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Orion Oyj’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,018 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,221 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.26 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Orion Oyj's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Orion Oyj's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.11, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Orion Oyj rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Orion Oyj ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Orion Oyj among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Orion Oyj's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Orion Oyj reported a total carbon footprint of 415,703 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.73% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Orion Oyj's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.16% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.63%.a