Orion highlights energy storage and circular economy initiatives in 2025 sustainability report
Last update on Jun 3, 2026
Orion S.A. has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining sustainability-related initiatives, operational developments, and market opportunities identified by the company.
According to Orion, the report focuses on the role of its materials in applications related to electrification, energy storage, and the circular economy.
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Conductive materials positioned for energy storage applications
The company highlighted several operational developments, including a technology upgrade at its facility in Sweden that recovers heat generated during production and supplies it to a nearby city. Orion also reported that operational improvements at its South African site reduced waste by 30%.
In addition, the company stated that its global operations achieved a safety performance rate that was nine times better than the chemical industry average.
Orion said its sustainability-related efforts were recognized through several external assessments and awards, including a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, 10 safety awards from the International Carbon Black Association, inclusion in the European Commission’s Innovation Radar, and a "Green Factory" designation in China.
The report identifies several growth areas for the company's conductive materials portfolio, including:
Battery energy storage systems, supported by increasing renewable energy deployment and the expansion of data centers.
High-voltage wire and cable applications used in electrification infrastructure.
- Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, which Orion said continue to represent a growth market despite near-term fluctuations.
“We see sustainability as a strategic business opportunity,” said Corning Painter, CEO of Orion. “Our ultra-pure conductive additives help power the global energy transition, from electric vehicles to grid-scale storage. We are helping enable a cleaner, more electrified future.”
The report also discusses Orion's bio-circular product portfolio. According to the company, its ECORAX® Nature 200 product can reduce product carbon footprint by up to 100% compared with conventional fossil fuel-derived grades.
Orion said this demonstrates the potential environmental impact of circular and bio-circular feedstock solutions.
The full Report is available on Orion’s website: https://orioncarbons.com/sustainability/