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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.

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69

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

Urenco's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Urenco's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Urenco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,810,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 31,655,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 34,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2,724,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 33,763,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also decreased from 36,632,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Urenco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term, Urenco aspires to reach net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Urenco's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the nuclear fuel sector.

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Scope 2
273,813,000
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Scope 3
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00,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Urenco'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 Urenco is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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