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Universal Cables Limited Sustainability Profile

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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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11

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.

19

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Universal Cables Limited's score of 11 is lower than 80% 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 2024, Universal Cables Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,187,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,025,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,187,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where the company recorded about 15,640,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and 1,508,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, totalling approximately 17,148,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the emissions were significantly lower, with Scope 1 at 243,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 19,052,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 19,295,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Universal Cables Limited has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they disclose any Scope 3 emissions data. The company’s emissions intensity per crore rupee of turnover has shown fluctuations, with 2024 reporting an intensity of about 0.000901 kg CO2e and 2023 at approximately 0.000733 kg CO2e. The data presented is sourced directly from Universal Cables Limited, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to monitor its emissions and is expected to align with industry standards for climate commitments in the future.

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202220232024
Scope 1
243,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
19,052,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Universal Cables Limited's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Universal Cables Limited'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 Universal Cables Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Universal Cables Limited'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.

Universal Cables Limited 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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