Orange
Orange S.A., commonly known as Orange, is a leading telecommunications operator headquartered in France. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, providing a wide range of services in the telecommunications industry. With a focus on mobile and fixed-line services, broadband, and digital solutions, Orange stands out for its commitment to innovation and customer experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of 5G networks and advancements in digital banking services. As one of the largest telecom providers in Europe, Orange is recognised for its robust market position and dedication to sustainability, making it a key player in the global telecommunications landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Orange's score of 98 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Orange's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orange reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 350,581,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,104,385,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 9,253,207,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 10,409,934,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 325,510,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,063,777,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,409,934,000 kg CO2e. Orange has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2015 levels, and a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2025 compared to 2018 levels. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a long-term goal of reducing absolute emissions by 90% from a 2021 baseline. In France, for 2023, Orange reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 59,132,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 118,949,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 2,089,058,000 kg CO2e. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further reflected in its strategic plan, "Lead the Future," which reinforces its climate change mitigation objectives. Overall, Orange's climate strategy is robust, focusing on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions while aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Orange is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
