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Caribbean Utilities

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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11

Industry Average

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18

Industry Benchmark

Caribbean Utilities's score of 11 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Caribbean Utilities's reported carbon emissions

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. There were no reported emissions for Scope 2 or Scope 3. This represents a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 436,880,000 kg CO2e, and from 2020, which recorded approximately 430,963,000 kg CO2e. Caribbean Utilities has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with the reduction timeframe starting in 2023. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its sustainability strategy, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Caribbean Utilities's primary industry is Electricity by solar thermal, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Caribbean Utilities is in KY, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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

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