- Global supply chain challenges and geopolitical volatility affecting raw material availability and pricing.
- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to increased emission factors and a new calculation boundary.
Orion Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Orion Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 431.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 417.5K tCO2e/year. 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
431.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
25% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
259.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
16.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
159.2K MWh/year
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). | 5.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 417.5K tCO2e/year |
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 | 431.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 18.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 20.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 554140 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2019 | 17.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 44.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 108% of energy efficiency targets, resulting in 11,459 MWh energy savings.
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 69% compared to the 2016 baseline.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve energy efficiency by 17% by 2025.
- Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 75% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality in own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Align business with limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Patient safetyEnvironmentEmployee well-beingEthics