Orbia
Orbia, officially known as Orbia Advance Corporation, is a leading global company headquartered in Mexico (MX) with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Founded in 1956, Orbia has established itself in the polymer and infrastructure sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for water management, building and construction, and agriculture. The company’s core offerings include advanced piping systems and sustainable materials, particularly through its well-known subsidiary, Wavin. Orbia's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in the industry, positioning it as a key player in addressing global challenges such as water scarcity and climate change. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, Orbia continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the infrastructure and materials sector.
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Orbia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Orbia Advance Corporation, headquartered in Mexico (MX), reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 66,821,141,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 517,410,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 972,657,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 65,821,141,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 57,119,954,000 kg CO2e. Orbia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with the commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) ensuring alignment with global climate goals. Additionally, Orbia plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. In 2023, Orbia's emissions were approximately 77,361,457,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 536,915,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 912,900,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting, inheriting data from its parent organization, Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. Overall, Orbia's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 39,442,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 144,321,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 33,305,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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