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Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 624.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.2M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 82.4M 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
1.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
6%
of total energy
Water Usage
15.2M m3/year
2021
Waste
62.5K tons/year
2021
Energy Use
7.5M MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 624.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 82.4M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 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 Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 3% vs. 2020
- Increased renewable energy use by 28% vs. 2020 (6% of total electricity consumption)
- Reduced process waste sent to landfills by 20% vs. 2020
- Reduced water withdrawal intensity by 6%
- 61% of eligible sites certified with ISO 14001 or equivalent
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce SOx emissions by 60% by 2025
- 100% of sites certified with environmental management system by 2025
- 100% of plants to send zero waste to landfills by 2025 (90% diversion)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyWaterBiodiversitySafetyPeople and CommunitiesGovernanceEthics and ComplianceSupply Chain