Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) is a leading electricity provider headquartered in the Cayman Islands (KY). Established in 1966, CUC has played a pivotal role in the region's energy sector, serving Grand Cayman and the surrounding areas. The company is renowned for its commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable electricity, utilising a mix of traditional and renewable energy sources. CUC's core services include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, with a focus on innovation and environmental stewardship. Notable achievements include significant investments in renewable energy projects, positioning CUC as a frontrunner in the Caribbean's transition to greener energy solutions. With a strong market presence, Caribbean Utilities continues to enhance its infrastructure and service offerings, ensuring a stable energy supply for its customers.
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In 2022, Caribbean Utilities, headquartered in the Cayman Islands (KY), reported carbon emissions of approximately 449,587,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 436,880,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus solely on direct emissions from its operations. Over the years, Caribbean Utilities has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with 2020 reporting approximately 430,963,000 kg CO2e and 2019 at about 443,070,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their sustainability commitments, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. As the company continues to operate in a climate-sensitive region, its commitment to addressing carbon emissions remains crucial, although further details on future climate strategies or pledges are not available at this time.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 443,070,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Caribbean Utilities 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.