Urenco
Urenco Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the nuclear industry, specialising in uranium enrichment services. Founded in 1971, Urenco has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe and North America, and has become synonymous with innovation in nuclear fuel supply. The company’s core offerings include advanced enrichment technologies that ensure the efficient production of fuel for nuclear power plants. Urenco's unique gas diffusion and centrifuge methods set it apart, providing high-quality, reliable services to its global clientele. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, Urenco has achieved significant milestones, reinforcing its market position as a trusted partner in the energy sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Urenco's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Urenco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Urenco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,413,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 33,763,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Urenco targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe, which includes emissions from business travel and other indirect sources. In 2020, Urenco's total emissions were significantly higher, at approximately 441,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for substantial reductions moving forward. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Urenco's proactive approach to climate action reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,475,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Urenco is committed to some 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.
