Ucb SA
Ucb's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Ucb completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Ucb has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ucb's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ucb amounted to 38,009 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ucb decreased by 1.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Ucb's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ucb's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ucb were 21,718 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Ucb reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ucb's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 50.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ucb's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Ucb's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ucb reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 16,291 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Ucb reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ucb's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 18.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ucb's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ucb 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Ucb use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Ucb reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Ucb's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ucb's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Ucb reported 769,143 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Ucb includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Ucb's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ucb's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ucb reported total Scope 3 emissions of 769,143 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.64% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.36% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Ucb reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ucb's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 35.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ucb's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ucb disclose?
In 2024, Ucb reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Ucb's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ucb's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 692,013 tCOâ‚‚e (89.97%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 30,443 tCOâ‚‚e (3.96%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,873 tCOâ‚‚e (3.23%)
Ucb's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ucb's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Ucb reported a total carbon footprint of 807,152 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.72% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Ucb's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.69%.