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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Nuclear Electricity industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Uniper's score of 49 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Uniper's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Uniper reported carbon emissions of approximately 8,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources in Germany. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 12,200,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a consistent downward trend in its emissions, decreasing from approximately 13,600,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 11,900,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Uniper's emissions data indicates a focus on reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which are directly associated with its operations. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports, suggesting a need for clearer commitments to climate action. Overall, Uniper's emissions trajectory reflects a commitment to improving its environmental performance, although further transparency regarding specific reduction targets would enhance its climate strategy.

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2016201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
72,727,074,000
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00,000,000,000
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Scope 2
211,288,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Uniper's primary industry is Electricity by nuclear, which is low 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 Uniper is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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