Uniper
Uniper SE, a prominent player in the energy sector, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 2016, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of energy solutions across Europe and beyond, focusing on power generation, energy trading, and gas supply. Uniper's diverse portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy sources, making it a versatile contributor to the energy transition. With a commitment to sustainability, Uniper is actively involved in innovative projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in hydrogen technology and investments in renewable energy infrastructure. As a result, Uniper has positioned itself as a leader in the energy market, recognised for its reliability and forward-thinking approach to energy management.
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Uniper's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Uniper reported total carbon emissions of approximately 81,122,379,670 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,751,151,230 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 2,005,748,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 64,365,479,530 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a minimum 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Uniper has committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2040, with an interim goal of carbon neutrality in its European generation operations by 2035. In 2023, Uniper's emissions included approximately 19,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, with no reported Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its plans to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 50% from the 2019 baseline by 2030. Uniper's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Uniper SE, which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's climate impact and commitments. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, reflecting a strong commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing its sustainability practices.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 73,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Uniper 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.
