Uniper
Uniper SE, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 2016, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of energy solutions across Europe and beyond, focusing on power generation, energy trading, and gas supply. Uniper's diverse portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy sources, making it a versatile contributor to the energy transition. With a commitment to sustainability, Uniper is actively involved in innovative projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in hydrogen technology and investments in renewable energy infrastructure. As a result, Uniper has positioned itself as a leader in the energy market, recognised for its reliability and forward-thinking approach to energy management.
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Uniper's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Uniper reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 400 kg CO2e globally. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed significant emissions: 800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 19,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 64,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling 20,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2023, Uniper's emissions in Germany reached about 8,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1. Uniper has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with an interim target of carbon neutrality for its European generation business by 2035. These targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon intensity in its operations. The emissions data is cascaded from Uniper SE, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 73,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Uniper 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.
