Orion SA

Country
Luxembourg
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
1,658
Ticker
OEC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Orion S.A. is a leading manufacturer and supplier in the global carbon black industry, providing essential raw materials primarily used in the production of tires, rubber goods, and various plastic pr...

Orion SA's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Orion SA 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).

However, Orion SA has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Orion SA's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Orion SA's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Orion SA's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orion SA amounted to 2,323,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orion SA decreased by 5.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Orion SA's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MtCO2e+5%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orion SA's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Orion SA were 2,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Orion SA reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Orion SA's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Orion SA's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Orion SA's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Orion SA's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Orion SA reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 152,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 123,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Orion SA use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Orion SA reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Orion SA's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Orion SA's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Orion SA reported 1,300,000 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 2023 disclosure of Orion SA includes a breakdown across 0 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. a

Orion SA's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e0%-7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Orion SA's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Orion SA reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Orion SA reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Orion SA's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Orion SA 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

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

Insights into Orion SA’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Orion SA reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,894 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,161.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Orion SA's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)UDGNUUUSIYear: 2023Scope 1: 21,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,704Scope 1 Intensity: 12.37 tCO2e/$MTakasago InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 20.58 tCO2e/$MAsian PaintsYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,244Scope 1 Intensity: 17.15 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,931Scope 1 Intensity: 941.24 tCO2e/$MNovozymesYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,549 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,774Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MOriental YuhongYear: 2023Scope 1: 359,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,618Scope 1 Intensity: 77.93 tCO2e/$MDDDyno NobelYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,595,407 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,484Scope 1 Intensity: 1,032.11 tCO2e/$MFuchsYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,919Scope 1 Intensity: 9.94 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MRain IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,098,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,193Scope 1 Intensity: 1,412.69 tCO2e/$MHexpolYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,918 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,855Scope 1 Intensity: 10.20 tCO2e/$MSQMYear: 2023Scope 1: 315,260 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,467Scope 1 Intensity: 42.22 tCO2e/$MSOLYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,676Scope 1 Intensity: 35.24 tCO2e/$MGGGuangdong Hongda Holdings GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,624Scope 1 Intensity: 11.90 tCO2e/$MFufeng GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,848,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,310Scope 1 Intensity: 2,284.99 tCO2e/$MPidilite IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,532Scope 1 Intensity: 5.67 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,573Scope 1 Intensity: 738.34 tCO2e/$MSolar Industries IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 69.56 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2023Scope 1: 79,554 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,139Scope 1 Intensity: 37.19 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2021Scope 1: 332,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,111Scope 1 Intensity: 157.39 tCO2e/$MKumho Petro ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,009,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,948Scope 1 Intensity: 608.23 tCO2e/$MPutailaiYear: 2023Scope 1: 68,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,158Scope 1 Intensity: 31.75 tCO2e/$MNNNingbo ShanshanYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,683Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,713,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,039Scope 1 Intensity: 424.09 tCO2e/$MOrion SAYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,894Scope 1 Intensity: 1,161.62 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Orion SA reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,161.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 36.21 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Orion SA rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Orion SA ranked 23 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 SA among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Orion SA's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Orion SA reported a total carbon footprint of 3,623,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.29% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Orion SA's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 60.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 35.88%. a

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