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Universal Cables Limited

Universal Cables Limited, often referred to as UCL, is a prominent player in the electrical and telecommunications industry, headquartered in India. Established in 1961, the company has made significant strides in manufacturing a diverse range of products, including power cables, control cables, and telecommunication cables, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a strong operational presence across various regions in India, Universal Cables Limited is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core offerings are distinguished by their durability and performance, making them a preferred choice for infrastructure projects. UCL has achieved notable recognition in the industry, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier of high-quality cable solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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

Universal Cables Limited's score of 32 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Universal Cables Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Universal Cables Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,040,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,508,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 7,860,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 243,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 19,052,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a total Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of about 10,020 kg CO2e per crore rupee of turnover in 2023, down from 10,640 kg CO2e in 2022. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Universal Cables Limited's emissions data reflects ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions, although further initiatives and targets would enhance their climate strategy.

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202220232024
Scope 1
243,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
19,052,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
7,962,000
0,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Universal Cables Limited's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, 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 Universal Cables Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Universal Cables Limited 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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