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United Caps

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United Caps, a leading manufacturer in the plastic packaging industry, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 2014, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality closures and caps for various sectors, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. With a commitment to innovation, United Caps offers a diverse range of products, including standard and custom closures that are designed to enhance functionality and sustainability. Their unique approach to product development and emphasis on customer collaboration have positioned them as a trusted partner in the packaging market. Notable achievements include a strong focus on eco-friendly solutions, reflecting the industry's shift towards sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

United Caps's score of 41 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Caps's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, United Caps reported total carbon emissions of approximately 156,500,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,196,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 6,407,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 148,898,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the substantial impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. United Caps has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the end-of-life treatment of sold products, also by 2030. Furthermore, United Caps commits to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory, demonstrating United Caps's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint. The company's headquarters is located in Luxembourg (LU).

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2020
Scope 1
1,196,000
Scope 2
6,407,000
Scope 3
148,898,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Caps's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 United Caps is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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