UPB
UPB, or Universal Power Batteries, is a leading manufacturer of advanced battery solutions headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, with significant operations across Europe and beyond. Established in 1995, the company has consistently innovated within the energy storage industry, focusing on high-performance batteries for various applications, including automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. UPB is renowned for its cutting-edge lithium-ion and lead-acid battery technologies, which are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern energy systems. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a key player in the market, achieving notable milestones such as ISO certification and partnerships with major automotive manufacturers. With a strong emphasis on research and development, UPB continues to lead the way in energy solutions, ensuring reliability and efficiency for its diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does UPB'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.
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UPB's score of 34 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
UPB's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, UPB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10.5 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 1.5 million tonnes from Scope 1, 9.9 million tonnes from Scope 2, and 500,000 tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 796,000 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1.8 million tonnes, Scope 2 at 10.6 million tonnes, and Scope 3 at 100,000 tonnes. In 2019, UPB's total emissions were recorded at about 667,000 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity contributing approximately 49,000 tonnes and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and waste generated in operations accounting for about 3,000 tonnes and 52,000 tonnes, respectively. Despite the increase in emissions, UPB has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The organisation's emissions data reflects its ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs across its operations.
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Add to project2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 49,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 55,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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UPB 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.
