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URBASER

URBASER, officially known as Urbaser S.A., is a leading player in the waste management and environmental services industry, headquartered in Spain. Established in 1996, the company has expanded its operations across various regions, including Europe and Latin America, providing innovative solutions for waste collection, treatment, and recycling. With a strong commitment to sustainability, URBASER offers a range of services that include urban waste management, industrial waste treatment, and environmental consultancy. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with a focus on circular economy principles, setting them apart in the market. Recognised for their excellence, URBASER has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for their environmental initiatives. As a trusted partner for municipalities and businesses, URBASER continues to enhance its market position through a dedication to quality and innovation in waste management solutions.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

URBASER's score of 28 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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URBASER's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, URBASER reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,680,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 200,637,240 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 21,772,680 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 5,485,734,080 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, indicating a substantial impact from their value chain activities. Comparing this data to previous years, URBASER's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2020, the total emissions were around 5,093,235,770 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 188,667,480 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 19,408,660 kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were approximately 4,798,239,550 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of about 143,568,430 kg CO2e and 23,313,360 kg CO2e, respectively. Despite these figures, URBASER has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the need for the company to establish clear climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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Scope 1
96,555,000
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Scope 2
28,381,000
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00,000
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Scope 3
3,963,422,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. URBASER's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 URBASER is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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URBASER 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
Reduction Actions

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