- Intense competition in the Spanish market
- Supporting copper-to-fiber migration in France
- Cyberattacks
- Geopolitical tensions
- Skills gap
Orange
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Orange disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.30 Mt CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.30 Mt CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
36.3%
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.30 Mt CO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2020 | 1.27 million tons of CO2 (Scopes 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 12.1% since 2015 (comparable basis)
- 36.3% of electricity from renewable sources in 2021
- 20.4% collection rate of unwanted mobile phones in Europe in 2021
- Launched Orange Nature, a €50 million carbon fund to finance natural carbon sinks
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2025 (compared to 2015 levels)
- Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2025
- Collect 30% of sold phones in Europe by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 69 million FTTH connectable homes in Europe by 2023
- 26 Orange Digital Centers by 2025
- 35% women in management by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDigital InclusionData Protection and PrivacyDiversity and InclusionEthical Business ConductResponsible Economy