Urenco
Urenco Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the nuclear industry, specialising in uranium enrichment services. Founded in 1971, Urenco has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and North America, and has become synonymous with innovation in nuclear fuel supply. The company’s core offerings include advanced enrichment technologies that ensure the efficient production of fuel for nuclear power plants. Urenco's unique gas diffusion and centrifuge methods set it apart, providing high-quality, reliable services to its global clientele. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, Urenco has achieved significant milestones, reinforcing its market position as a trusted partner in the energy sector.
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Urenco's score of 47 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Urenco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Urenco Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,619,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 33,763,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Urenco has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has made strides in emissions reduction, with a focus on both operational efficiencies and sustainable practices. Urenco's commitment to these targets underscores its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within the nuclear fuel sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,475,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 273,813,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
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Urenco is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
