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.
How does Orbia's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.
Orbia's score of 73 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Orbia reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 68,821,141,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 517,410,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 972,657,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly 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 for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. Additionally, Orbia is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products and end-of-life treatment by 30% within the same timeframe. The company has made strides in its sustainability efforts, with a reported GHG emissions intensity of 220.0 tonnes CO2e per tonne for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2024. Orbia's initiatives reflect a commitment to decarbonisation and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.
Orbia 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.