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updated 16 days ago

Universal Display Sustainability Profile

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Universal Display Corporation, commonly referred to as UDC, is a leading innovator in the OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) technology sector. Headquartered in the United States, UDC operates primarily in North America, Asia, and Europe, serving a global clientele. Founded in 1994, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of proprietary phosphorescent OLED technology, which enhances energy efficiency and display quality. UDC's core offerings include OLED materials and technologies that are pivotal in the production of high-performance displays for televisions, smartphones, and other electronic devices. Their unique approach to OLED technology has positioned them as a market leader, with notable achievements such as partnerships with major display manufacturers. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Universal Display continues to shape the future of display technology.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Universal Display's score of 23 is lower than 66% 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 Display's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Universal Display Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,778,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,726,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2023, where emissions totalled about 5,329,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 912,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 4,417,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of around 3,085,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 646,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 2,439,000 kg CO2e. Universal Display has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it report on Scope 3 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that all figures are directly reported by Universal Display Corporation. The company continues to monitor and disclose its emissions, contributing to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
550,000
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Scope 2
2,602,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Universal Display's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Universal Display's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Universal Display'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 Display is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Universal Display'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 Display 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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