Orkla ASA
Orkla's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Orkla 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).
Orkla has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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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 Orkla's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Orkla amounted to 150,726 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 Orkla decreased by 2.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Orkla's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Orkla's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Orkla were 102,987 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Orkla reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orkla's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Orkla's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.74%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Orkla's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Orkla reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,881 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 47,739 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Orkla reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orkla's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Orkla's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Orkla's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Orkla use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Orkla reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Orkla's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Orkla's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Orkla reported 6,384,234 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 Orkla 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
Orkla's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Orkla's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Orkla reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,384,234 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 67.11% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.89% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Orkla reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Orkla's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Orkla's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Orkla's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Orkla's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Orkla disclose?
In 2025, Orkla 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 Orkla's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Orkla's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,041,174 tCO₂e (63.3%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 1,976,228 tCO₂e (30.95%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 87,660 tCO₂e (1.37%)
Orkla's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Orkla’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Orkla reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 102,987 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,105 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.5 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Orkla's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Orkla's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Orkla reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Orkla rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Orkla ranked 2 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Orkla among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Orkla's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Orkla reported a total carbon footprint of 6,534,960 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.32% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Orkla's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.58%.a