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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.

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How does Universal Cables Limited'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.

17

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 17 is higher than 83% 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 and 14,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services were about 7,860,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were reported at 243,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 19,052,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Universal Cables Limited's emissions intensity per crore rupee of turnover for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023 was approximately 0.000733, showing a decrease from the previous year's intensity of 0.001064. Overall, while Universal Cables Limited has made strides in emissions reporting, further details on reduction strategies or climate pledges are currently unavailable.

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Scope 1
243,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
19,052,000
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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 high 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. Universal Cables Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Universal Cables Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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