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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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72

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Urenco's score of 72 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 2023, Urenco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,856,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,724,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at approximately 33,763,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Urenco plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Urenco's long-term goal includes achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further solidifying its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes.

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Scope 1
4,475,000
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Scope 2
273,813,000
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Scope 3
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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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Urenco is participating in some 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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