Orbia’s 2023 Impact Report showcases important milestones that have helped shaped our journey towards responsible growth. In this video, Orbia’s VP of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Tania Rabasa Kovacs highlights the significant progress made over the last year including: - Key advances towards our environmental commitments, including a 28% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions vs. 2019 - How our solutions support the global sustainability agenda with 65% of our revenues contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals - New investments in the energy material space to align with future demand of high-performance EV battery materials - Initiatives that engage employees and support communities where we live and work To learn more about our accomplishments in 2023 watch the video below and read the full Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/d-M_8azn #weareorbia #wherepurposecomestolife #sustainability #OrbiaImpactReport #ESG
Orbia
Utilities
Orbia is a purpose-driven growth company, passionate about tackling global challenges to advance life around the world.
About us
Orbia is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor and Energy Materials (Koura) sectors, with a collective focus on solving three global challenges: water and food security, information access and connectivity and decarbonization and the energy transition.
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https://www.orbia.com/
External link for Orbia
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Boston
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- Public Company
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Boston, US
Employees at Orbia
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Jose Guidorizzi
Supply Chain Director
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Guillermo F Gallegos
Vice President Global Strategy & Transformation
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Andrea Bergamini
EMBA Candidate | VP, Global Infrastructure & CISO @ Orbia | Astrophotographer
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Dustin Glazier, P.E.
Director of Product Management for Mining and Chemical Intermediaries - Innovation and Sustainable Growth in Fluorochemicals
Updates
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Congratulations to Orbia CFO Jim Kelly for being named to Forbes’ 2024 list of the top 20 CFOs in Mexico! The award features executives that have shown exceptional financial leadership and focused on strategic value creation despite a challenging economic environment. Jim and the financial team work ceaselessly to secure a brighter future and sustained returns for our stakeholders worldwide. Learn more about the honor here: https://lnkd.in/gBFmv4m3 #WeAreOrbia #Leadership #CFO #Finance #Innovation
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Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business Netafim is the largest irrigation company in the world and the leader in precision agriculture solutions which aim to minimize resource use while maximizing crop yields. Recently, Orbia Netafim South Africa Agronomy Manager Charl Van Reenen spoke with Food For Mzansi about different irrigation products and strategies for the South African climate. Read the article and listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dksTw4Xr #WeAreOrbia #SouthAfrica #Agriculture #Sustainability
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In 2023, Orbia recognized outstanding employee contributions through the inaugural Purpose Comes to Life Awards. The Leadership Team presented 10 awards across categories like Innovation Champions, Impact Makers, Safety Steward and One Orbia Trailblazer. This acknowledgment underscores our commitment to teamwork, innovation and advancing life together. Congratulations to all recipients for their exceptional contributions! Learn more about the awards and watch the acceptance videos here: https://lnkd.in/gVRzxSsb #WeareOrbia #WherePurposeComestoLife #EmployeeRecognition #Leadership
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Connectivity is becoming a requirement to participate in the modern world, whether at home or at work. Orbia fuels the expansion of internet access through technological infrastructure that connects cities, homes and people worldwide. In fact, each year Orbia's Connectivity Solutions business Dura-Line creates 500 million meters of conduit: enough to circle the world 10 times over! Visit our website to learn more about our connectivity solutions: https://lnkd.in/gHGK44p5 #weareorbia #innovation #digitaldivide #sustainabledevelopment #connectivity
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Did you know a kilo of potatoes grown using drip irrigation has a 54% lower global warming potential (GWP) vs. the traditional rain gun method? Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Business Netafim is always pioneering new water conservation farming solutions that allow the agriculture industry to become more sustainable. Learn more about the environmental benefits of drip irrigation in our study that was just released: https://lnkd.in/dP3i2mGY #WeAreOrbia #OrbiaImpactReport #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #Farming
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Netafim, Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Business, participated in a recent global event hosted by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform), a network of over 180 members from across the agricultural supply chain dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices through collaboration. Ram Lisaey, Netafim’s Head of Global Agronomy attended the event and Shahar Dayan, Netafim’s Head of Crops & Sustainability, presented our precision agriculture solutions during the panel titled 'Building Climate Change Resilience through Regenerative Agriculture’, showcasing our commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture globally. All photos courtesy of SAI Platform #sustainableagriculture #precisionagriculture
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Orbia's VP of Innovation & Ventures, Shai Albaranes, joined a panel at Ignite The Spark's All Stars Conference to discuss fundraising in the energy sector. He was joined by Lior Handelsman of Grove Ventures, Ronit Eshel of the Israel Innovation Authority and Itamar Weizman of FirstTime VC. At Orbia Ventures, we are dedicated to promoting technologies that reduce the impact on our planet. Our focus areas include climate tech, sustainability, the circular economy, sustainable energy, energy storage, agriculture, water infrastructure, and building and communication infrastructure. By supporting startups that share our vision and are committed to developing cutting-edge innovations and smart technologies, we aim to address the world’s biggest challenges and help global communities become more resilient. Engaging in conversations about energy fundraising with industry leaders helps us advance our mission of fostering a sustainable future. Watch the full panel here: https://lnkd.in/dnFUEc3B #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateTech #Energy #Startups
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"In 10 years every citrus tree on earth will be dead" SILVEC's Co-Founder and CTO, Dr. Anne Simon shares in an inspiring Expand Your Horizons episode how we can save the citrus industry using science and technology. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dzJFMVCv More Expand Your Horizons episodes are available on Orbia's YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dXx8VqKH #ExpandYourHorizons #Cirtus #technology #innovation