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United Energy

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

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Industry Benchmark

United Energy's score of 6 is lower than 98% 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 2022, United Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 332,000,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 395,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 426,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This demonstrates a significant downward trend in their Scope 1 and 2 emissions over the past three years. Despite these reductions, United Energy has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company has not provided detailed data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Overall, while United Energy has made progress in reducing its carbon footprint, further transparency regarding its climate commitments and future reduction strategies would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Energy's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Energy is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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United Energy 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
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