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YES, NUCLEAR IS AN ENERGY OF THE FUTURE
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
05 PURP OSE
YES,
AND COMMITMENTS
NUCLEAR IS
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AN ENERGY
OF THE FUTURE
CLI MATE
20
CLAUDE IMAUVEN
Chairman of the Board of Directors
MAD E
IN FRANCE
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The Covid-19 health and economic crisis has
shown us this. By questioning our development
model, it has called for a fairer, more sustainable
and safer society. A society in which Orano has
a role to play. A key player in a nuclear sector
LOC AL that provides abundant, reliable and low-carbon
ROOTS electricity, the group actively contributes, through
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its technologies, industrial know-how, skills and
commitment, to the society of tomorrow.
A group at the forefront of the fight against global
warming and the preservation of the planet’s
resources, committed to the development of
EMPLOYMENT regions, employment and medical research, ready
AND SKILLS to respond to the challenges of our time, whether
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they concern energy, the environment or health.
By adopting a Purpose and a new commitment
policy, the group has chosen to set itself ambitious
objectives. The Board of Directors approved this
approach, which strengthens Orano’s positioning
THE WORLD
OF TOMORROW
as a committed player providing solutions for the
world of tomorrow.
52 ORA NO
IN BRIEF
So yes, nuclear energy is essential
for present and future generations.
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edge technologies and its ability to to meet the needs of its customers,
PHILIPPE KNOCHE
Chief Executive Officer
Climate rise to the challenges of tomorrow.
Strengthening our attractiveness also
means being able to instill greater
present and future, creating value for
them and for us.
diversity and inclusion in our organization, This value creation means firstly
“Since its creation, Orano has been combating all forms of discrimination. through innovation. Innovation that
committed to the fight against global With an ambitious target for 2025: meets customer expectations.
warming. Firstly, because nuclear that 75% of employees recommend Innovation that serves society, the
energy is low-carbon, and promotes Orano to outside parties and, in particular, energy transition and the preservation
THE BIG
the decarbonization of electricity to those who wish to join our group.” of resources. And innovation which
generation, which has become an allows the development of new growth
essential component of the energy opportunities, in new business sectors.
Customers
transition and effective scenarios to This is the pioneering spirit of Orano,
mitigate greenhouse gas emissions so precious in building the next world.
INTERVIEW
(GHG). But we go further.
Since 2004, we have already reduced
emissions from our industrial sites.
growth The group’s Innovation Business
strategy explores models for future
value creation. We therefore plan to
We will continue with a target of reducing continue expanding our recycling offer.
our direct and indirect emissions by “There can be no development of In the medical field, we are proud of the
40% by 2025 compared to 2015, the a company without the trust and promising projects pursued by Orano
benchmark year for France’s national satisfaction of its customers. Med, our subsidiary dedicated to nuclear
In a world where climate change and access to energy represent low carbon strategy (Stratégie nationale Orano has a large customer portfolio, medicine, to develop new therapeutic
significant challenges’ in 2021 Orano is rolling out a new corporate project bas carbone – SNBC). More than based on strong, long-term customer solutions for the treatment of cancers.”
10 decarbonization projects are currently relationships. Our group must continue
based on commitment, with strong ambitions. Philippe Knoche being studied in order to achieve
presents the five strategic axes that will project Orano into the future. this goal. It is a priority environmental
objective for our group.”
Skills
“A company that puts skills at the center
“We want to build a group connected to
of its priorities is an attractive company. its environment, which acts for the climate,
When we foster talent development the preservation of resources and health.
contributing to economic development through our training policy, when we
A group capable of being profitable while
Community while protecting the environment.
According to a survey we have
create working conditions that contribute
to well-being, when we promote high-
quality social dialog, we create pride in
contributing to carbon neutrality, developing
conducted, 60% of people living near belonging and commitment. Today, this the skills of its employees, attracting
“What makes our activities special is our sites in France believe that nuclear is the purpose of our ambition and our the best talent and innovating to position
their timescale. It takes several decades,
from the project phase to redevelopment,
energy is an asset for the region.
We hope that these local roots will
actions: developing the talents already
present and attracting those of tomorrow.
Orano in the world of tomorrow.”
including the operational phase, and continue to grow even stronger in the
requires us to forge long-term relationships coming years, relying on the ongoing Joining Orano is the possibility of
with the regions that host our industrial pursuit of economic development, entering a multitude of professions at
or mining sites. We commit very early proactive initiatives for the environment, the crossroads of climate and energy,
on to close relationships with our local such as eco-design, and a frank and a group recognized for its culture of
stakeholders in order to share our vision: constructive dialog.” innovation, industrial expertise, cutting-
2 3
OUR PURPOSE
Meeting To develop know-how in
the challenges the transformation and control
of today of nuclear materials, for
Cash and tomorrow the climate, for a healthy
“In 2020, Orano confirmed its level of “On the strength of these solid results,
and resource-efficient world,
profitability with a positive net cash
flow, allowing further debt reduction,
but also with a gross operating margin
and the commitment at all levels of
the company to safety and security,
Orano wishes to continue its development
now and tomorrow.
that rose by more than 25%. As in by promoting nuclear materials for
previous years, order intake also reached the climate, healthcare and a resource-
a very high level of 1.9 billion euros, efficient world.
despite the health crisis. This is testament
to the confidence of our customers, Our new Purpose defines who we are,
whether in the supply and transformation and is consistent with society’s current
of uranium, the manufacturing of concerns. It commits us to being
recycled MOX fuel, or short-cycle services proactive and providing solutions for
(transportation, manufacturing of current challenges concerning the
packages, engineering, dismantling), climate, energy or societal issues and
enabling Orano to prepare for the future. projects the group into the future with
ambitious targets.”
Our group has two very compatible
objectives for the coming years:
continue to reduce its environmental
footprint, particularly in the use of raw
materials, water and waste reduction;
operate efficiently and be profitable.”
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COMMUNITY CLIMATE
PURPOSE AND COMMITMENTS
5
BE ENGAGED AND CONTRIBUTE
RESPONSIBLE LOCALLY TO CARBON
IN OUR ENVIRONMENT NEUTRALITY
Through its Purpose, Orano is fully committed to climate protection,
the preservation of natural resources and the search for innovative healthcare
solutions. This Purpose is not an empty claim. It drives our dynamism
and deeply commits us. It is now part of our corporate project and informs
the roadmap which will guide our actions to the year 2030.
Relationships with our
stakeholders are all
COMMITMENTS This is the number one
climate challenge worldwide.
the more important as our Proof of our determination, Thanks to low-carbon nuclear
activities are conducted values and responsibilities energy to generate electricity,
over several decades. towards society. Orano contributes to
Orano aims to be a committed the fight against global
and responsible player in warming while reducing
the regions where it operates, its carbon footprint. ACTIONS VISIBLE AS OF 2021
both for the preservation
of their environment and
their development.
Integration of CSR criteria into the compensation
of managers
In 2021, the implementation of certain actions and the achievement of
the roadmap objectives will count for 10% in the variable compensation
criteria for some 2,500 eligible managers worldwide. The objectives
cover topics as diverse as the carbon footprint, eco-design, waste
SKILLS CUSTOMER GROWTH CASH reduction, skills development, youth employment and inclusion, and
impactful innovation.
MOBILIZE PROUD INNOVATE TO OPERATE
AND COMMITTED PRESERVE EFFICIENTLY WHILE Investments assessed according to their consistency
EMPLOYEES, RESOURCES AND REDUCING OUR with the corporate project
In 2021, all investment projects will be presented to the Executive
WHO EMBODY PROTECT HEALTH FOOTPRINT Committee and the Board of Directors according to an analytical grid
OUR PURPOSE assessing their consistency with the group’s five commitments. A grid
structured around the six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that
Orano has placed at the heart of its commitment policy. This principle
will be extended to other group processes in the area of acquisitions,
offers, purchasing, etc.
The implementation A company can only grow Orano is convinced that A third electric boiler for Orano la Hague
of our commitment policy relies with the trust of its customers. there can be no
Orano la Hague has decided to reduce its carbon footprint by replacing
on the women and men Orano must continue to economic performance
of Orano. The group’s objective respond to the needs of its and sustainable profitability a heavy fuel oil boiler with a third electric boiler. In October 2020, the
is to develop the skills current and future customers without reducing the heavy fuel oil supply was ended and the boiler is currently being
of today and tomorrow in with innovative products environmental footprint. supplied with domestic fuel oil pending the order for the electric boiler
an attractive, inclusive and and services, while offering in 2021. The installation and commissioning of the new boiler by 2023
innovative environment. society solutions in the fields will ultimately result in savings of more than 40,000 metric tons of CO2e.
of the preservation of the
environment and healthcare.
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COLLECTIVE WORKING “This motivating project was
- 40%
reduction in our direct and indirect
2025 1,000
managers involved in
RICH IN EXCHANGES
AND COMMITMENTS
co-constructed throughout 2020
with more than 1,300 group
employees and 130 stakeholders.
carbon footprint, compared to 2015
(scopes 1 and 2)
MARKERS mentoring or tutoring actions
This collective work led to the
formalization of our Purpose, our
80% €4.5Bn
commitments and our roadmap
of people living near our sites
have a positive view of Orano’s
1
- 0%
of non-recycled waste
in revenue
while maintaining EBITDA of
to 2030.”
produced versus 2019
actions in their region more than 1 billion euros
CHALLENGING OUR
PERCEPTION OF ORANO
L G Who is Orano today? What is
our added value? How are we perceived
2030 OBJECTIVES by our main stakeholders, whether
LAURENCE customers, suppliers or local residents,
GAZAGNES
elected officials, journalists, etc.?
COMMUNITY SKILLS CUSTOMER GROWTH To respond to these issues, 55 Orano
HSE(1) Director employees interviewed 130 stakeholders
to better understand their expectations
vis-à-vis Orano in social and
environmental matters. Their feedback
Strengthen local roots, Offer professional and Expand our recycling offer is the subject of a summary report
particularly in the area of skills personal development in an A CO-CONSTRUCTION called a “materiality analysis”, a first
development and employment attractive working environment APPROACH for Orano.
L G Because Orano’s future is being
constructed together, the commitment- WHAT IS A MATERIALITY
Develop anti-cancer treatments ANALYSIS USED FOR?
based approach had to be established
Create a second life for the sites collectively. Since the last quarter of L G It identifies the significant and
Be a benchmark, 2019, the teams have worked with the relevant issues that have an impact
inclusive employer that Executive Committee, 1,300 managers on the group’s performance, prioritizes
promotes diversity Become a player in and employees. At the end of 2019, them and compares and contrasts
the medical, industrial and a first phase enabled the group to select impressions within Orano with those
Eco-design all our major projects research isotopes market
the six priority Sustainable Development of external stakeholders. These open
Goals (SDGs) from among the and constructive discussions provided
17 challenges for society set out by the a wealth of useful feedback.
CLIMATE Develop our CASH UN. This co-construction approach The process and the collective approach
innovation ecosystem continued during the first half of 2020, helped us to define our Purpose,
in the middle of the lockdown, through commitments and roadmap to 2030.
a series of workshops involving
managers and employees working HOW IS THIS ROADMAP
Improve the efficiency
Reduce the “equivalent” of the extended enterprise by 25% on Orano’s contributions to these GOING TO BE ROLLED OUT?
carbon footprint of our activity in line six themes: L G Starting this year, it will inform
with the Paris Agreement climate and carbon neutrality; Orano’s processes and policies, as well
preservation of natural resources as our strategic priorities up to 2030.
and reduction of waste; In order to give a strong momentum to
Reduce our production of
non-recycled waste by 25% reliable energy at an affordable cost; this approach, quantified objectives
environmentally friendly and markers have been defined by the
Innovate to reduce the footprint
industrialization and innovation; teams as of 2025. They will be rolled
of our customers and increase
the acceptability of nuclear energy skills development in the regions; out within all group entities so that
and materials safety, security, health and the everyone contributes.
contribution to medical research. (1) Health, safety, environment.
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LATEST NEWS FROM ORANO
SNAPSHOTS
MANAGING THE
PROJECTS COVID-19 SITUATION
Since the epidemic's first wave,
SIGNATURE OF A CONTRACT
APRIL 2020
Orano put in place a system to adapt its
WITH THE FRENCH ATOMIC
industrial activity to the development
ENERGY COMMISSION AND of the health crisis, with three priorities:
MILITARY APPLICATIONS CHEMISTRY preserve the health of its employees;
DEPARTMENT (CEA-DAM) FOR & ENRICHMENT ensure the nuclear safety
A NEW RECYCLING WORKSHOP of its facilities;
THE PHILIPPE COSTE PLANT:
AUGUST 2020
The contract covers the detailed maintain the energy supply
preliminary design for a new nuclear COMMISSIONING OF THE contributing to the generation
waste recycling workshop at the SECOND BUILDING FOR of electricity.
Valduc site, in France. It marks FLUORINE PRODUCTION
Thanks to the commitment and
a significant step in the growth Philippe Coste, on the Tricastin site,
mobilization of its teams, Orano
of Orano’s external activities. houses the new additional fleet of
was able to continue to respond to
The workshop was named “R2D2” 34 electrolyzers, equipment designed
strategic needs of EDF and its
and represents 18 million euros in to produce the fluorine needed
European and international customers.
engineering services. An agreement to convert UF4 into UF6. These new
that resulted in the mobilization units will make it possible to double Throughout the crisis, the group also
of the first Orano employees at the fluorine production capacity to supported front-line caregivers in
the Valduc site in the last quarter 15,000 t U/year. On August 20, 2020, the fight against the epidemic. Orano
of 2020. the first kilos of UF6 were produced. distributed more than 80,000 masks
and 30,000 sets of protective
equipment to hospitals located
near its facilities and to healthcare
professionals, as well as various
laboratories. Protective visors
manufactured using its 3D printers
and hydroalcoholic solution produced
RECYCLING in its Beaumont Research Hall
(Normandy) are all initiatives taken
CONVERGENCE PROJECT: by the group’s women and men.
JULY 2020
TRANSFORMATION OF THE
LA HAGUE SITE TO CREATE Watch the video
THE PLANT OF TOMORROW
Convergence revisits the industrial
model with a view to a single
treatment plant on the Orano
la Hague site. This project is based
on two key areas: modernization
of the control rooms and systems
and bringing together support
functions in one place, the latter
currently being spread over nearly
30 different locations on the site.
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LATEST NEWS FROM ORANO
SNAPSHOTS
MINING
LAUNCH OF THE DRILLING
OCTOBER 2020
CAMPAIGN IN THE KYZYLKUM
DISMANTLING
DESERT, UZBEKISTAN
The diversification of operating
& SERVICES
methods and geographical locations ADP OBTAINS THE OPERATING
NOVEMBER 2020
is one of the strengths of Orano’s LICENSE FOR THE CRYSTAL RIVER
mining business. In 2019, Orano
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
strengthened its presence in Central
The North American electricity generator
Asia and signed a partnership
Duke Energy entrusted Accelerated
agreement with the Uzbek Government
Decommissioning Partners (ADP), a joint
to develop exploration activities and
venture between NorthStar and Orano,
mining operations in the country.
with a contract for more than 500 million
The Kyzylkum Desert drilling campaign
dollars for the complete dismantling
began on October 22, 2020.
and management of used fuel from the
pressurized water reactor of the Crystal ORANO SOLIDAIRES
River 3 nuclear power plant (CR-3), in Florida. In the context of a global health crisis,
Orano’s teams will carry out the cutting the group launched the operation
and packaging of the reactor vessel “Orano Solidaires” based on three
and primary cooling system components. essential areas to combat the
pandemic: medical research, support
for caregivers and for the most
disadvantaged population groups.
One year after its creation, more
than 40,000 euros have been collected
from Orano employees according to
the principle “1 euro given = 1 euro
NUCLEAR MEDICINE matched by Orano”.
NUCLEAR PACKAGES
INCREASE IN LEAD-212 & SERVICES This collection has made it possible
OCTOBER 2020
PRODUCTION CAPACITY to donate to local care center charities,
MARCH 2021
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SIGNATURE OF AN AGREEMENT or others that work to combat the
WITH DAHER TO ACQUIRE pandemic, such as AVI Drôme, Coup
OF CANCER TREATMENTS
ITS NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES IN de Pouce and Narbonne Solidaire.
On October 29, 2020, the Orano Med
teams successfully conducted GERMANY AND NORTH AMERICA Orano Solidaires aims to continue to
the first operation for the production Daher is not only an aircraft and carry out actions which embody the
of lead-212 by dissolving thorium equipment manufacturer. The group group’s social and human commitment.
nitrate on the new production lines is also a designer and operator of
at the Laboratoire Maurice Tubiana logistics services for aeronautics and
(LMT) located in Bessines-sur- high-tech industries. The logistics
Gartempe (France). This milestone business was of particular interest to
is the realization of Orano Med’s Orano, particularly for its locations in
commitment to produce the necessary Germany and North America. Daher
isotopes in sufficient quantities Nuclear Technologies’ know-how in
and at a level of purity in accordance upstream transportation thus helps
with pharmaceutical standards, the group to reinforce its position in
to enable the development and the nuclear transportation business,
marketing of cancer treatments. and provides new sites.
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CLIMATE
YES
NUCLEAR POWER
IS AT THE FOREFRONT
OF THE FIGHT AGAINST
GLOBAL WARMING
Over
CO²
Electricity generation is the main
source of CO2 emissions worldwide
90%
Thanks mostly to nuclear power,
but also to renewables including
due to the predominant share of hydropower, France has over 90%
fossil fuels (mainly gas and coal). low-carbon electricity.
According to experts at the IPCC(1), Climate experts recommend increasing
to limit global warming the proportion of low-carbon energy
to +1.5°C, the use of nuclear used to generate electricity from
energy is essential. 30% today to more than 80% by 2050.
(1) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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CLIMATE
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Low-carbon energy Competitive energy
7 reasons to +60%
Nuclear energy is one of the least greenhouse gas (GHG) Nuclear energy is actually one of the least expensive sources of electricity, This is how much more a German
rely on nuclear emitting energies in the world with emissions comparable to
wind power, 4 times lower than that of solar and 40 times less
allowing France to have an electricity price which is among the lowest
in Europe.
household pays on its electricity bill
compared to a French household.
power to combat than gas. Its very low level of CO2 emissions makes it an
indispensable energy for the low-carbon transition.
global warming Greenhouse gas emissions (gCO2eq/kWh)
900
#5 #6
820
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700
Source: IPCC literature review, 2015.
to guarantee low-carbon 600
electricity generation
is invaluable in addressing
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400
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A vital energy Energy with
the climate emergency.
300
200 for the world low raw material
of tomorrow consumption
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0
Coal Gas Solar Hydro Nuclear Wind 96%
The equation to be resolved is well Orano recycles used nuclear fuel to of used fuel is recyclable,
DID YOU KNOW? known: in 2050, due to the growth produce new fuel, thereby helping to helping to preserve
in global demographics, the use of preserve natural resources. In France, natural resources.
The significant share of nuclear power enables France to electric mobility and economic one in ten light bulbs works thanks to
have one of the most low-carbon electricity mixes in Europe. development in emerging countries, recycled nuclear fuel. 100 g
we will need twice as much electricity. With the recycling of uranium and used of uranium produce
At the same time, we need to achieve MOX fuel, savings of 25 to 30% of raw as much energy as
carbon neutrality. materials could be achieved. one metric ton of oil.
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and controllable for the electricity mix As electricity generation is currently
Health-friendly
energy In all scenarios studied by the IPCC and the to
generate low-carbon electricity, a significant development
IEA(1) the primary source of CO2 emissions
worldwide due to the use of fossil
energy
Thanks to its robust production system, of renewable energies can only be considered alongside fuels (coal and gas), climate experts
nuclear power supplies electricity on a nuclear energy in order to avoid the use of fossil fuels. recommend increasing the share of Unlike fossil fuel power plants (coal, gas, oil), nuclear power plants
continuous basis that can be adapted to Renewable energies (solar, wind) are by nature intermittent low-carbon energy used to generate it do not emit fine particles, nitrogen dioxide, or sulfur dioxide into
demand. Thus, nuclear power contributes and cannot on their own meet the current and future energy from 30% to more than 80% by 2050. the atmosphere. Atmospheric pollution, in addition to the climate
significantly to securing electricity needs of 8 billion people on the planet. emergency, is also a major public health issue.
transmission to hospitals, companies,
As a result, nuclear and renewables must be considered
housing and transport worldwide. DID YOU KNOW?
together to sustain the low-carbon energy transition
Another major benefit of nuclear power is and meet France’s commitments to fight global warming. Power plants are often pictured with gigantic plumes of smoke
that France is 56% energy independent. coming out of the reactors. These are not CO2 emissions but only
water vapor from cooling towers. It is completely harmless to
(1) International Energy Agency.
humans and the climate.
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IMPROVE OUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The challenges of energy efficiency are an essential
driver of Orano’s decarbonization goals. Based on
energy audits and the measurement of the direct
and indirect carbon footprint started in 2004,
–60% –91%
an action plan has been established to reduce
the group’s energy and carbon bill. These actions
concern the replacement of fuel-powered
REDUCTION in direct REDUCTION equipment with electrical equipment, the
and indirect GHG IN ENERGY
introduction of LED lighting, optimization of fluid
emissions (scopes 1 and 2) CONSUMPTION
since 2004 since 2004 production tools and the possible use of renewable
energy production resources in countries where
electricity is highly carbon-intensive.
ASSESS THE FOOTPRINT
OF OUR VALUE CHAIN
Orano consolidates knowledge of its scope 3
emissions, meaning emissions from its Upstream
and Downstream activities in the nuclear fuel
cycle, with a view to identifying reduction drivers.
This scope, by nature very diverse, concerns
the purchase of raw materials, equipment, etc.
Its assessment shows 1.3 MtCO2e, i.e. three times
the direct and indirect emissions (scopes 1
and 2), of which 70% from the item “Purchases of
goods and services”. The identification of drivers
to lower consumption, consume locally and
REDUCE
increase low-carbon consumption will also have
the objective of generating positive effects on
the group’s efficiency.
OUR CARBON GREENHOUSE GAS
FOOTPRINT
CONTRIBUTE TO CARBON NEUTRALITY EMISSION SCOPE
IN 2050 (GHG protocol definition)
Based on these results, Orano wants to contribute
to carbon neutrality with a new target to reduce scope
its GHG emissions by 2030. The group is studying 1
more than 10 internal decarbonization projects Direct emissions from fossil fuel
for a total of 140 ktCO2e. Through its objectives combustion (gas, oil, coal), direct
While Orano is already committed –60% REDUCTION IN GHG EMISSIONS to reduce its own footprint, Orano will contribute emissions from refrigerant gases,
SINCE 2004 to further reducing that of nuclear energy.
to the climate, by reducing greenhouse The group is convinced that nuclear materials
direct emissions from CO2
Orano had made a commitment to reduce not resulting from combustion.
gas (GHG) emissions through its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% between and the production of low-carbon, safe and
the generation of low-carbon nuclear 2004 and 2020. This target was exceeded competitive nuclear electricity can play an scope
with a reduction of 60% thanks to the efforts essential role in serving the climate and carbon 2
electricity, the group has decided to neutrality. Orano works alongside its customers
of all its business lines. This performance Indirect emissions related to
go further by implementing a program is the result of the implementation of new to ensure that this goal is achieved.
consumption of electricity, heat or
in 2004 to reduce its environmental industrial processes and the renewal of the steam required for the activity.
industrial facilities with some of the most
footprint in order to contribute to the
modern plants in the world, resulting in TARGET –40% scope
Paris Agreement and the collective a reduced environmental footprint. It is also on Orano scopes 1 and 2 by 2025 3
effort to achieve carbon neutrality the result of technological choices, as in compared to 2015, benchmark year of the Other emissions not arising
the case of the used fuel recycling plant National Low Carbon Strategy (Stratégie
in 2050. from the items described above.
in la Hague, with a choice made to use Nationale Bas Carbone - SNBC),
electricity rather than fuel oil to produce in order to comply with the Paris Agreement
steam for the site.
18 19MADE IN FRANCE
YES
NUCLEAR POWER
IS A SHOWCASE FOR
FRENCH EXPERTISE
rd
220,000 largest French industry
jobs after aeronautics and automotive
An industry that contributes 3,600 companies
6 billion euros per year to in the regions of which 85%
the French balance of trade are VSEs and SMEs
20 21MADE IN FRANCE
TN® Eagle completes the new generation An inflatable, controlled environment room
of Orano nuclear packages to protect patients and caregivers
Intended for transportation and dry storage, TN® Eagle completes The Orano group, the start-up Aircaptif (design office) and Cir Médical (equipment
the latest generation of Orano packages. Its modular design provides supplier for emergency physicians) pooled their skills to design, in record time,
a decisive competitive advantage. It targets a global market. an inflatable, controlled environment room to remedy the congestion in hospitals
in the context of the health emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
THE ADVANTAGES OF October 2020. Assembly operations in Deployed in 40 minutes, this device
REVOLUTIONARY PACKAGING the new production workshop are takes the form of an inflatable structure
TN® Eagle is a new generation of planned for the end of 2021 for the housing an airtight room. The room ADVANTAGES
packaging for the transportation and commissioning of the TN® Eagle at the has an extraction-based ventilation OF THE CONCEPT
storage of used fuel. With a modular end of 2023, with the first system developed by Orano, which
structure, it is built from standard transportation of used fuel in the guarantees static and dynamic • Reusable, rigid inflatable structure
technological bricks and meets the United States. confinement and protects not only • Single-use vinyl frame if desired
A RANGE OF
various needs of electricity customers the patient but also caregivers from
A 4.0 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP CUSTOMIZED • Operational within 40 minutes
around the world by combining the risk of contamination.
Orano is investing in a manufacturing NUCLEAR • Static confinement in accordance
better features in terms of safety, PACKAGING EASY TO INSTALL,
workshop dedicated to TN® Eagle in with the ISO 10648-2 standard
productivity and high performance. LIGHT AND MODULAR
Cherbourg, France, to ensure deliveries • Dynamic confinement in accordance
A particular feature of TN® Eagle: • TN® 17 MAX:
of packaging to customers worldwide The concept can be easily installed with the ISO 17873 standard
it will be manufactured using an transportation of used
by sea and facilitate deliveries of by two operators. It is modular, reusable
innovative, seamless process, fuel to the Orano la Hague • Custom confined rooms from
packaging components by suppliers. and can be deployed in multiple forms
which makes it possible to optimize recycling plant 2 m² to more than 30 m².
The workshop’s capacity will initially ranging from 2 m² to more than 30 m².
manufacturing with greater robustness. • TN® G3: • Applicable to all business sectors
be 10 packages per year. This next- Depending on requirements, the inflatable
In less than a year, it obtained approval commissioning in 2023
generation manufacturing workshop room can be mounted in a building, a
from the French nuclear safety in two versions,
will deliver packaging to customers hangar, a laboratory, an aircraft, or even
authority: a fundamental step in its long and short
in less than 15 months from the launch a helicopter to isolate contaminated
future international development.
of the forged metal containment • NUHOMS®: patients. Medical
sector
Pharmaceutical
industry
A VERSION ADAPTED chamber and the final acceptance half of dry storage
AN INNOVATION
FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET of the packaging. packaging in
FROM ORANO PROJECTS
To meet the specific needs of the the United States
As part of the development of the
American market (storage of used fuel • NUHOMS® MATRIX: concept, Orano used the expertise of Electronics Aerospace
in canisters), Orano’s teams will a revolutionary Orano Projects teams, specialized in
slightly adapt the TN® Eagle design storage system the engineering of complex ventilation
and have already submitted an
• TN® EAGLE: systems that block 99% of particles
application for approval to the NRC,
the latest, commissioning the size of a virus.
the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
in 2023 Fine chemicals Biotechnology
The first production run for the
American market began in
22 23MADE IN FRANCE
ORANO, INDUSTRIAL AND URANIUM ENRICHMENT
ORANO TRICASTIN
TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW • Number 3 in the world for enrichment
• Georges Besse II: the largest enrichment complex
in Europe
• Production capacity: 7.5 million SWU/year
Orano has unique expertise in the nuclear fuel cycle. A photo report Located in Tricastin, the Georges Besse II plant is one of
the largest industrial platforms for the enrichment of
on this industrial know-how, made possible by some of the most uranium by centrifugation, offering the best guarantees in
terms of technical reliability, energy savings and
modern facilities in the world, recognized by the entire market for environmental impact. Enrichment activities precede the
final stage of manufacturing fuel assemblies for nuclear
its technological expertise and cutting-edge processes. power plant reactors around the world. In 2021, the
Orano Tricastin site is developing new activities, based on
its experience in uranium chemistry, conversion and
enrichment, with the construction of the stable isotopes
laboratory, which opens up opportunities for the healthcare
market in particular.
U R A N I U M E X PLO R AT I O N ,
E X TR ACTION AND PROCESSING,
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
AND REMODELING
ORANO MINING T R E AT M E N T A N D R E C YC L I N G
OF USED FUEL
• Among the top 3 uranium producers worldwide
• 4 operating sites in 3 countries
OR ANO L A HAGUE
• 3,445 employees
• Number 1 industrial platform for recycling
nuclear materials in the world
With mines in operation in Canada, Kazakhstan and Niger,
• 2 production lines: UP2-800 and UP3
Orano is one of the world’s leading uranium producers
thanks to competitive production costs and cutting-edge • more than 1,000 metric tons of used fuel processed
extraction techniques. The diversity of its resources each year
and reserves over 20 years guarantees its customers
sustainable access to uranium. In Kazakhstan, the KATCO The Orano la Hague plant is in charge of the first stage of
joint venture, which operates the largest “in situ recovery” radioactive material recycling operations for future use in
(ISR) uranium mine in the world, supplies approximately new fuels, followed by the packaging of these recyclable
7% of the annual world production, with more than materials and final waste in a safe and stable form. The
40,000 metric tons of uranium produced since 2006. site is recognized for the performance of its state-of-the-
The ISR technique, suitable for low uranium content art facilities. Each year, more than 300 million euros are
deposits, is a competitive exploration technology that is invested in the site’s long-term performance, with
respectful of the environment. dismantling projects for the site’s first plant (UP2-400),
now shut down, and the safety of the facilities.
URANIUM
CONVERSION
O R A N O M A LV É S I
& PHILIPPE COSTE
• World leader in uranium conversion
• An entirely renovated state-of-the-art
production facility
• 15,000 t U/year: annual UF6 production capacity
to 2023
First stage of the conversion, the Orano Malvési plant,
in Narbonne, purifies and transforms the natural uranium
ore (from the mines) into uranium tetrafluoride (UF4).
The annual installed capacity is 15,000 metric tons/year.
The second conversion phase continues at the Philippe
Coste plant (in Tricastin), where UF4 is transformed into
uranium hexafluoride (UF 6). Orano is the only Western
converter to have invested heavily in the renewal of its
conversion capacities, to the latest safety, technology and
environmental standards, thus ensuring long-term supply
for its customers.
24MADE IN FRANCE
PACK AG I N G A N D S E RV I CE S
ORANO NPS
• 400 packaging patents granted internationally
• More than 1,500 dry storage systems used worldwide
• More than 5,000 transportation activities per year
A WORD FROM
Orano is the only industrial player to manage international
JEAN-PIERRE
logistics operations at all levels of the nuclear fuel
cycle: design, approval and manufacture of packaging,
transportation with the highest level of safety and security,
dry storage of used fuel, nuclear waste logistics. The latest
new generation packaging, TN® G3, is entering the test
PÉLICIER
phase. It will be used to transport used fuel from EDF Chief Digital Officer
nuclear power plants in France.
RECYCLING AND Since 2020’ the Orano group technologies enable us to advance
MANUFACTURING has been committed to a vast our operations through the digitization
OF MOX FUEL
plan to accelerate the digital of operating methods and supply
OR ANO MELOX DISMANTLING AND SERVICES transformation around the SHIFT channels, predictive maintenance or
TO NUCLE AR FACILITIES plan and its eight programs. the digital management of the lifecycle
• Global benchmark plant for manufacturing
MOX fuels ORANO DS of our plants. It is worth mentioning
some recent achievements like the
• A planned workload of 150 metric tons/year
• 44 nuclear reactors have produced electricity • French leader in nuclear dismantling “Digital is a tremendous Melox Interactive app, which makes
performance driver for
and operational support services
using MOX since 1972
• 5,000 employees
it possible to monitor production
progress in real time, the interactive
Located in Marcoule, in the Gard department, the
Orano Melox recycling plant manufactures recycled
• Present at all French nuclear sites
and internationally Orano.” mapping application CartOmines
MOX nuclear fuel assemblies, intended to supply for monitoring the environmental
light water reactors. Manufactured from a mixture Orano has unique expertise in dismantling operations
impact of former mining sites
of uranium and plutonium oxides from used fuel, and in supporting nuclear operators in the conduct of SHIFT PLAN
MOX is the second most widely used nuclear fuel their operations. In 2020, the group expanded its undergoing redevelopment or the
in the world. In France, 10% of nuclear electricity is international presence, notably with a major contract “The digital transformation aims to use of collaborative tools included
generated using MOX. Orano Melox’s expertise in the United States to deconstruct the Crystal River 3
is recognized by many countries to which Orano reactor core in Florida. Its service offer was also optimize the safety of facilities, and in the Microsoft 365 suite.”
supplies MOX fuels, in particular Japan, where Orano strengthened with the acquisition, in France, of three the performance and development
teams share their experience with the J-MOX plant. companies specializing in nuclear maintenance. This
of the group’s activities by designing
development complements the construction site PEOPLE AT THE HEART
assistance and training offer for the nuclear industry, and deploying secure digital solutions
for which Orano is the main service provider to the
OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
(cybersecurity), adapted to the jobs
French nuclear installed base.
(User eXperience), which are developed “At Orano, digitization is designed
according to Agile methodology to assist people. Above all, it must
and are data-driven for fluid access optimize processes and services
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING and management. Our SHIFT plan to make everyday life easier for our
translates these priorities into eight employees, providing them with
ORANO PROJECTS programs structured as roadmaps to a fluid and augmented experience,
• 40 years of experience in the design and implementation ensure the deployment of solutions and improving the working conditions
of complex projects and in operating support for between 2020 and 2025.” and safety of our operators. We train
large sites
our employees so that everyone buys
• More than 1,600 employees in France and abroad
in to the new digital and connected
• 400 projects/year from €10 k to €1 bn PERFORMANCE
uses. With everyone’s support, digital
Orano focuses its expertise in nuclear fuel cycle engineering “Digital technology must become a is a great driver of performance to
on behalf of the group’s facilities and external customers, key factor in industrial performance. continue to develop nuclear energy
in France and internationally. Its services range from
support engineering to operators to complete engineering,
Current computing, data storage, and make it even safer, cleaner and
procurement and construction management assignments. communication and interface more competitive.”
The engineering activity is also developing in the non-fuel
nuclear sector and in new non-nuclear markets, such as
other industrial sectors with a strong regulatory and
environmental dimension: pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fine
chemicals, biotechnologies, aerospace, and electronics.
26 27LOCAL ROOTS
YES
NUCLEAR ENERGY
HAS HAD ITS ROOTS
IN THE REGIONS FOR
50 YEARS
60% of local residents
of Orano sites in France believe
98%
of Orano employees
abroad are
that nuclear power is an asset recruited locally
for their region (BVA study 2019)
€4.3M invested in 2020 Plants in France that create
in the areas of healthcare, long-term jobs and economic activity:
access to water, education Northwest (la Hague):
and economic development 5,000 direct jobs
in the countries where Southeast (Tricastin + Melox + Malvési):
Orano Mining operates 3,500 direct jobs
28 29LOCAL ROOTS
WITH PLAYERS
IN THE LOCAL
ECONOMY Taking action during Acting to develop
the Covid-19 crisis skills and employment
Rooted for 50 years in the local economic fabric’
60,000 pieces of protective equipment Orano relies on its knowledge of of the activities generated by
the industrial sites of Orano fully support were distributed to caregivers by the the regions and local economic these projects.
their regions through their involvement in local Orano la Hague and Melox establishments. development players to carry out
In the Gard department, CleanTech Vallée actions tailored to the specific
bodies, support for employment and training,
start-ups have created a disinfection robot employment priorities and needs The Orano la Hague site took
and the social and solidarity-based economy. with the support of Orano Melox. in each area. The group supports part in the inauguration of the
jobs in short supply and projects Valognes machining school,
The group’s Fablabs have been heavily
3 QUESTIONS FOR led by SMEs/SMIs in the industrial the leading production school
involved in 3D printing of protective visors sector and services to industry, in the Manche department,
intended for healthcare professionals in JEAN-MICHEL particularly in the nuclear which implements new learning
sector, and attaches particular methods for young people
the regions (hospitals, medical practices,
retirement homes, private nurses, etc.),
CATELINOIS importance to the sustainability having difficulty with school.
based on plans and data shared by all Mayor of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux,
the additive manufacturing communities President of the Drôme Sud Provence
community of communes
in France. The Fablab at the Tricastin site
produced more than 1,000 face shields
in this way.
What does Orano industry and that just goes Supporting
In the countries hosting Orano’s mining
represent for your
region?
to show how acceptable it
is to the population. There is
solidarity initiatives
activities, support operations for medical
Established at the Tricastin total cooperation between The different entities of including sponsoring
personnel and charitable activities were
Orano Tricastin and local Orano Mining invested jobseekers with the
undertaken with local communities in Niger, site for 60 years, Orano is
elected officials. We work 4.3 million euros in Maison de l’Emploi et
northern Canada, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. one of the two main
closely together and in community investment de la Formation, support for
employers, alongside EDF,
complete transparency. projects in 2020. Among parenting workshops run
with more than 4,000 jobs
these actions, the group by Maisons Familiales
involved. It constitutes an Does the integration
Involvement economic and social of Orano go beyond
has supported the NGO
FXB International since
Rurales throughout
the Manche department,
in local bodies Commit to
powerhouse for our region.
The history of our region
economics?
2016 to help vulnerable and support for
Orano participates actively families lift themselves entrepreneurship through
Orano Melox is a founding member of CleanTech
Vallée, which supports innovative start-ups
the development has been built around energy and financially in the main out of poverty. micro-credit with ADIE.
and we want to continue cultural events in the region,
and SMEs involved in the ecological transition. of the local the nuclear adventure by like the Film Festival, In the Drôme department, Trihom, the leader in training
Objective: to make the French department
of Gard a reference in the field of cleantechs.
industrial fabric mobilizing to accommodate the Book Festival, and the Orano Tricastin made a in the nuclear industry
two EPR projects in Tricastin. upcoming start of the Tour donation of 20,000 euros to and a subsidiary of Orano,
Orano pays close attention to the sustainability de France. The group also AVI, an association that supports disabled sport in the
of the network of suppliers to the nuclear sector What is the perception
Orano la Hague has been a member of the Alizé supports work-study provides support to enable region around its registered
Manche committee since its inception: it provides in France, as well as skills development. In line of the Tricastin site schemes and the Careers the elderly or disabled to office in Beaumont-en-Véron,
with its commitment policy, the group thus carries by the local population? Forum to support young
skills support to developing companies. It is also a remain in their homes. in the Indre department.
member of the selection committee of Normandie out the majority of its purchasing at national or 77% of local residents are people in their careers. It is A subsidy is paid to athletes
Incubation, the Normandy incubator. even local level. in favor of the nuclear a reliable partner. Orano la Hague has been with a severe motor or
committed for many years mental disability who are
Orano Tricastin is involved in regional economic 90% of purchases by entities located in France to the inclusion of people involved in competitions
or administrative bodies such as the Chamber are thus carried out in France, with a very high “More than an economic player, excluded from employment at national level.
of Commerce and Industry for the Drôme and proportion of local purchases in regions close to Orano’s roots are historical,
Vaucluse, business clubs and business creation its major industrial sites. At the la Hague site,
support structures that boost the local for example, 70% of purchases are carried out cultural and social. It is part of
entrepreneurial fabric. in the Nord Cotentin area. the DNA of our regions.”
30 31LOCAL ROOTS
REDEVELOPMENT
OF THE COMINAK SITE
After starting operations in 1978’ the COMINAK underground
uranium mine in the northwest of Niger ceased production
in March 2021. In consultation with the Nigerien authorities
and its shareholders, COMINAK is undertaking responsible
redevelopment of the industrial site. This large-scale project
draws on Orano’s more than 40 years of expertise in
post-mining management.
SOCIETAL COMPONENT
Today, COMINAK is a major player
in the economic life of the town of
Akokan. In order to limit the impact
of the closure of the site on the
population, COMINAK has developed
an adapted societal transition plan
TECHNICAL COMPONENT relating to the conditions for access
“Redevelopment and The technical component includes the to healthcare, water, the management
post-mining are an redevelopment and dismantling of all
the listed structures on the site. The
of urban infrastructure and support
for entrepreneurship and local
integral part of the life main ones are: underground mining economic activity, in consultation
of a mining project.” work, the surface plant and facilities,
the tailings site* and the effluent
with the relevant ministries,
administrative authorities, elected
ponds. The redevelopment activities officials and civil society.
will be subject to rigorous environmental
monitoring and ongoing inspections
by the authorities, which will continue
ORANO COMMITMENTS The tailings site* alone is
for several years after closure.
5
As part of the redevelopment of the
COMINAK site, Orano undertakes to SOCIAL COMPONENT
COMINAK (Compagnie minière MILLION M3
engage in ongoing and transparent COMINAK has set itself the objective
d’Akouta), created on June 12, 1974, OF EARTHWORKS
dialog and communication with of guaranteeing fair and equitable
produced around 75,000 metric
12
stakeholders. The group is undertaking treatment for all employees within a
tons of uranium between 1978
redevelopment work that will make defined and formalized framework.
and the end of 2020. It has been YEARS
the site healthy, safe and non-polluting, As a result of ongoing social dialog,
operating the Akouta, Akola and OF REDEVELOPMENT
in compliance with national standards a social agreement was signed with
Ebba deposits in Arlit in Niger
90%
and international recommendations. employee representatives and the
since 1978, but the depletion of
Orano is supporting employees and Labor Administration of Niger on
its reserves no longer allows it to
subcontractors with a retraining plan November 20, 2020. At the same time,
continue its operational activities. OF HOURS WORKED
and support for eligible and viable a reclassification unit — a unique
Its Board of Directors, which met BY LOCAL STAFF
entrepreneurship projects, and is acting structure in the country – was set up
on October 23, 2019, set the end
1 /3
to ensure a sustainable, long-term with different types of possible solutions:
of production at the Akouta site
societal transition for the population. retirement and early retirement,
for March 31, 2021. OF THE
Orano is working with the State of vocational retraining, entrepreneurship REDEVELOPMENT BUDGET
Orano, majority shareholder of Niger on a business continuity plan and mobility inside and outside Niger, DEVOTED TO SOCIAL
COMINAK, has committed to in the north of the country, notably transfers to other local companies AND SOCIETAL COMPONENTS
providing technical support for with the continued operation of the and, finally, the retention of part * Mound of tailings covered by a layer of argillite
the project, alongside the State SOMAÏR mining site and development of the workforce to carry out and sandstone.
of Niger and other shareholders. studies for the Imouraren project. the redevelopment work on the site.
32 33LOCAL ROOTS
KEY
PROJECT DATES
ORANO, 40 YEARS
A WORD FROM OF EXPERIENCE IN MINING SITE
BRICE REDEVELOPMENT
LEBRASSEUR
2002 Project Manager
Impact study:
collection of Post-mining activities refer to all the activities carried out by Orano to monitor
environmental data NEXT STEPS The success of the social plan also redeveloped mining sites, from an environmental, health and safety point of view,
remains essential, both from the
“The first redevelopment works point of view of the respect we owe
as well as to prepare their second life after operations cease.
to be launched are those that began COMINAK employees and the stable It is an expertise that draws on many disciplines, from geology to water treatment,
on April 1, 2021 and will end during
the year. After the plant shutdown,
conditions needed for the project including radiation protection, ecology and the management of documentary databases.
2016-2017 dismantling of surface industrial
to be completed. The other more
Draft preliminary traditional challenges are cost
facilities was launched in May and control and schedule compliance,
design
will be completed in mid-2022. which are essential insofar as they
The redevelopment of the effluent contribute to the speed of making
basins, the longest operation (10 to
MINES REDEVELOPED BY
the site secure. Our close collaboration
12 years), will also begin this year, with the government of Niger and ORANO AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
following on from the tests launched local authorities is a key factor in
2019 a year ago. The redevelopment of • The Cluff Lake mine in Canada
meeting these challenges and we
Detailed preliminary the tailings site, which is the most (operated from 1980 to 2002)
are working together hand in hand
design with three important project, both from a
components: technical, to ensure the success of the project.” • The Mounana mining site in Gabon
technical and financial point of view, (operated from 1961 to 1999)
social and societal
will begin in the second half of 2022 THE CHALLENGES
• 235 mining sites in France
and will be spread over 4 years. FOR ORANO
In parallel with these major operations, (operated from 1948 to 2001)
other redevelopment works such “The main challenge for the group
as the demolition of buildings and is to fulfill its commitments
MARCH 31, 2021 workshops in the industrial zone and thus reaffirm its ability to be
Production stopped will be organized throughout the a responsible mining operator,
life of the project.” capable of maintaining the trust
of its partners, both in a country
where Orano, a long-standing player, Aerial view of the redeveloped
CHALLENGES Cluff Lake mine site,
wishes to remain in the long-term,
“This project involves many but also internationally. It should Canada
2021 TO 2032 challenges: technical, societal, social be noted that the redevelopment of
Post-mining:
and environmental. On a technical the COMINAK site is the first project
redevelopment phase
level, the one that seems most of its kind to be carried out in Niger
important is the quality of the under controlled conditions, based
redevelopment works to ensure that on solid studies and a long-term
environmental protection and vision. To conduct it, we are using
population health objectives are Orano’s recognized expertise in
met over the long term. To carry out its core business and in post-mining
2032 TO 2037 the work, we set ourselves a target management, as well as external
Ongoing environmental that it should be carried out with expertise because we are working
monitoring 90% of hours worked by local people. on very delicate problems, such as Mounana mining site,
This objective is a challenge that we resistance to erosion over a long Gabon
will achieve with local partners. period of time.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Open-cast mine redevelopment of
https://www.orano.group/ Puy de l’Âge,
reamenagement-cominak/en/home Limousin, France
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