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Iron and Steel Production
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United Flexible, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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United Flexible, Inc., a leading provider in the flexible materials industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1955, the company has established itself as a key player in the design and manufacturing of advanced flexible solutions, particularly in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. United Flexible is renowned for its innovative core products, including flexible metal hoses, expansion joints, and custom-engineered solutions that cater to diverse applications. The company’s commitment to quality and engineering excellence has earned it a strong market position, recognised for its reliability and performance. With a rich history of milestones, United Flexible continues to drive advancements in flexible technology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in critical industries.

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84

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

United Flexible, Inc.'s score of 84 is higher than 99% 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 Flexible, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Smiths Group plc

United Flexible, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with Smiths Group plc, from which it inherits emissions data and climate commitments. As a current subsidiary of Smiths Group plc, United Flexible, Inc. aligns with the sustainability initiatives and targets set by its parent company. Smiths Group plc has established science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at reducing carbon emissions across its operations. These targets are cascaded down to United Flexible, Inc., ensuring that the subsidiary adheres to industry-standard climate commitments. While specific reduction targets for United Flexible, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals from Smiths Group plc reflect a commitment to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company is expected to engage in initiatives that contribute to a lower carbon footprint, in line with the broader objectives of its parent organisation. In summary, while United Flexible, Inc. does not currently provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is committed to sustainability through the frameworks established by Smiths Group plc, focusing on significant reductions in carbon emissions as part of its corporate responsibility.

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201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
15,169,000
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-
00,000,000
Scope 2
62,072,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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-
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is United Flexible, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Flexible, Inc.'s primary industry is Iron and Steel Production, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is United Flexible, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Flexible, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

United Flexible, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

United Flexible, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
29%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

United Flexible, Inc.'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 Flexible, Inc. 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.

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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