- Transitioning away from fossil fuel-derived raw materials
- Improving the competitiveness of bio-circular and circular carbon black products
- Increasing the availability of alternative circular feedstocks
- Addressing climate change and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
- Managing risks associated with climate change, including extreme weather events and water stress
- Addressing raw material scarcity and cost increases
- Ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations (e.g., EU ETS, CBAM)
Orion S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Orion S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.5 MN MT GHG. By scope: Scope 1: 2.2 MN MT GHG; Scope 3: 1.3 MN MT GHG. 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
3.5 MN MT GHG
2023
Waste
25.12 KMT
2023
Energy Use
20.00 TWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.2 MN MT GHG |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3 MN MT GHG |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.5 MN MT GHG |
| 2020 | 1.9 mn MT GHG (Scope 1), 170 k MT GHG (Scope 2) |
| 2019 | 2.3M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 182424 tCO2e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 4% reduction in absolute emissions in 2023
- Installed high-temperature combustors at US and Polish plants, reducing carbon black oil needed
- Completed air pollution control upgrades at four US sites, resulting in a 37% reduction in NOx and 49% reduction in SO2 emissions
- Added cogeneration at a US site, reducing fossil fuel needs for electricity generation
- Achieved EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing in the 99th percentile of companies evaluated
- Achieved a CDP "B" score
- Began work on a €12.8 million research program to develop technology using circular feedstocks
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions intensity by 8% by 2029
- Reduce CO2 emissions from outbound freight by 30% by 2029
- Reduce SO2 emissions intensity by 50% by 2029
- Reduce NOx emissions intensity by 25% by 2029
- Reduce particulate matter intensity by 15% by 2029
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance