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United Initiators

United Initiators GmbH, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the chemical industry, specialising in the production of organic peroxides and azo initiators. Founded in 2002, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. United Initiators is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to various applications, such as polymerisation and crosslinking processes. Their core products are distinguished by their high purity and reliability, making them essential for industries like plastics, coatings, and adhesives. With a commitment to sustainability and customer-centric service, United Initiators has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the chemical sector. The company continues to drive advancements in its field, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry developments.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

United Initiators's score of 33 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Initiators's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, United Initiators reported total carbon emissions of approximately 176,963,000 kg CO2e, comprising 112,739,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 64,229,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a slight increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 212,915,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 109,510,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 103,405,000 kg CO2e. United Initiators has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 based on 2021 figures, and aspiring to achieve climate-neutral production by 2045 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and aims for a similar target for Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, they have committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. These initiatives reflect United Initiators's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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109,510,000
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103,405,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Initiators's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for United Initiators is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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United Initiators is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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