United Energy Sustainability Profile
United Energy, a prominent player in the Australian energy sector, is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a key provider of electricity distribution services across the southeastern region of Australia, serving over 700,000 customers. Specialising in the delivery of reliable and sustainable energy solutions, United Energy focuses on enhancing the efficiency of its network while prioritising customer satisfaction. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation, particularly in integrating renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies. With a strong market position, United Energy has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in energy management and customer engagement initiatives. Its dedication to sustainability and operational excellence sets it apart in the competitive energy landscape.
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How does United Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
United Energy's score of 15 is lower than 76% 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 Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, United Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 261,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, while Scope 3 emissions reached about 73,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from capital goods (approximately 45,801,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (about 16,735,000 kg CO2e). United Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve Net Zero for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. These targets were established in 2024 and reflect a long-term commitment to sustainability. The emissions data is cascaded from United Energy Distribution Pty Limited, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their reporting and climate initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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United Energy's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.
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United Energy'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.
United Energy 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.
