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United Initiators Sustainability Profile

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United Initiators GmbH, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the chemical industry, specialising in the production of organic peroxides and azo initiators. Founded in 2002, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. United Initiators is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to various applications, such as polymerisation and crosslinking processes. Their core products are distinguished by their high purity and reliability, making them essential for industries like plastics, coatings, and adhesives. With a commitment to sustainability and customer-centric service, United Initiators has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the chemical sector. The company continues to drive advancements in its field, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry developments.

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53

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

United Initiators's score of 53 is higher than 73% 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 Initiators's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, United Initiators reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2510527000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2510527000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 57156000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 176470815000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 2369920000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2369920000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 205843000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 169739437000 kg CO2e. United Initiators has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 based on 2021 figures, and aspiring to achieve climate-neutral production by 2045 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Near-term targets include reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by United Initiators GmbH.

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Scope 1
109,510,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
103,405,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is United Initiators's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is United Initiators'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 Initiators is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

United Initiators's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

United Initiators's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% 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 82% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
82%
Use of Sold Products
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%

United Initiators'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 Initiators 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
Reduction Actions

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