Uniper SE, commonly referred to as Uniper, is a leading energy company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Specialising in electricity generation through nuclear power, Uniper operates across several European regions, delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from E.ON, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the nuclear energy sector, leveraging decades of expertise in power generation.
Uniper’s core offerings include the operation of nuclear power plants, alongside other conventional and renewable energy sources. Its unique approach combines technological innovation with a focus on safety and efficiency, setting it apart in the competitive European energy market. Recognised for its stability and commitment to energy security, Uniper continues to play a vital role in Europe's transition to low-carbon power.
+42 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Nuclear Electricity is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Nuclear Electricity industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Uniper's reported carbon emissions
Uniper, headquartered in DE and operating in the electricity by nuclear industry, has reported its carbon emissions data for several years. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 81.1 billion kg CO2e. This comprised around 14.8 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 2 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled approximately 64.3 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 8.4 billion kg CO2e and use of sold products contributing approximately 49.1 billion kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, Uniper's total emissions in 2023 were approximately 91.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 19.7 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1 billion kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 101.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 25.8 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 900 million kg CO2e. The company reported 113.1 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2021, including approximately 24.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 900 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. For 2020, total emissions were around 19.7 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 18.8 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 900 million kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 107.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 17.6 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1.3 billion kg CO2e. Uniper's Scope 1 emissions were 63.3 billion kg CO2e in 2017, and 73.6 billion kg CO2e in 2016.
Uniper has set several climate targets. The company aims for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Uniper aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2040, and specifically for its European generation business to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. There is also a target to reduce indirect Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2035, compared to 2021. In European generation, there is a specific aim for carbon neutrality by 2035, with an interim target of a 50% reduction by 2030 against the 2019 baseline.
The emissions data for Uniper is cascaded from Uniper SE, with Uniper SE acting as the source organisation at cascade level 0.
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Uniper’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
13 goals2035
35% reduction in scope 3 total
However, Uniper has a defined specific targets on the European Generation business with an aim to reach carbon neutrality by 2035, and an in…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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