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Orkla ASA

Orkla ASA, a leading player in the consumer goods sector, is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 1654, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. Orkla operates primarily in the food, confectionery, and personal care industries, offering a diverse range of products that include well-known brands in snacks, frozen foods, and household items. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Orkla's unique approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, ensuring that their offerings meet the evolving needs of consumers. The company has achieved notable market positions, consistently ranking among the top suppliers in its sectors, and has received recognition for its efforts in corporate social responsibility. Through strategic acquisitions and a focus on brand development, Orkla ASA continues to strengthen its influence in the global marketplace.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Orkla ASA's score of 76 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Orkla ASA's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Orkla ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,582,567,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 108,116,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 7,003,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions, approximately 6,467,449,000 kg CO2e, originated from Scope 3, which includes emissions from the supply chain and product use. Orkla ASA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, based on a 2016 baseline. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2045. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2045. These targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the Paris Agreement, demonstrating Orkla's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action. The company is also focused on eliminating deforestation in its supply chain by 2025, further enhancing its environmental responsibility.

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Scope 2
167,239,000
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Scope 3
3,921,106,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Orkla ASA's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Orkla ASA is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Orkla ASA 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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