Orange has strong near-term emissions cuts (38.6% Scope 1+2 vs 2015) and SBTi-validated 2040 net-zero targets, but recent momentum has stalled—operational emissions rose 4.73% year-on-year in 2024. Supply chain and nature impact remain partially mapped. Water metrics are entirely absent.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 4/10).
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Among the 11 major telecommunications brands we've scored, Orange sits 6th of 11.
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Orange is a French multinational telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, and enterprise services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With 127,000 employees and €44.1 billion revenue (FY2023), it ranks among Europe's largest telcos. Headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the company operates in 26 countries.
European telecoms peer with comparable scale and SBTi alignment; useful for benchmarking operational decarbonization momentum.
View breakdown →Global telecoms competitor with similar supply chain and Scope 3 disclosure challenges and renewable energy PPAs.
View breakdown →Fellow European telecoms operator with comparable net-zero commitments and mixed renewable energy penetration across geographies.
View breakdown →Multinational peer with SBTi-validated targets and comprehensive supply chain engagement; contrasts approach to Scope 3 completeness.
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