Uniper Sustainability Profile
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 2024, Uniper reported total carbon emissions of approximately 81,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 64,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from the use of sold products (49,100,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (8,400,000,000 kg CO2e). Uniper has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a reduction of CO2 emissions in European generation by at least 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with an interim goal of carbon neutrality for its generation business in Europe by 2035. In terms of specific reduction targets, Uniper aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% from the 2019 baseline by 2030, and similarly, it targets a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, Uniper plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2035, relative to a 2021 baseline. This emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from Uniper SE, the parent company, reflecting its overall strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints in line with global climate goals.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 73,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| 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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Uniper's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Uniper's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Uniper's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Uniper has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
