In 2008, Orion joined the chemical industry’s global voluntary initiative Responsible Care, under which companies work together to continuously improve their health, safety and environmental performance.

In May 2008, Orion joined the Energy Efficiency Programme launched by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK). Under the agreement, Orion aims to cut its energy consumption by 9% by 2016, compared with the 2005 level. This includes the consumption of energy, heat and fuels. Energy conservation cannot be based on lower production or poorer working conditions. Orion is now investigating its options of energy conservation and developing an energy efficiency plan. Energy consumption by energy type will be examined and target values determined at each site.