Umicore SA

Common Name
Umicore
Country
Belgium
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
11,251
Ticker
UMI
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Umicore is a global materials technology and recycling group with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. Primarily functioning as a developer of catalytic converters and other advanced materials, Um...

Umicore Energy Data Preview

In 2023, Umicore disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

Umicore also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.

Additionally, Umicore also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

Finally, Umicore also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Umicore's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.

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Total Energy Consumed
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Insights into Umicore's Energy Renewability

In 2023, Umicore consumed a total of 7.46 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 18.66% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 81.34% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.

Umicore's Energy Renewability Rate

19%

How much of Umicore's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, Umicore consumed a total of 7.46 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 18.66% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.

This low level of renewable energy use highlights a heavy reliance on fossil fuels or other non-renewable sources, suggesting that Umicore has considerable room to improve its energy sustainability strategy.

Insights into Umicore's Energy Consumption & Production Mix

In 2023, Umicore disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Umicore's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.

Umicore's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies

Coal, Coke,Liquefied PetroleumGas (LPG), NaturalGas, Other Fuel,Other Oil Productsand Petroleum Coke(Petcoke)(47.0%)Electricity(Unspecified Source)(45.4%)Cooling(Unspecified Source),Heat(Unspecified Source)and Steam(Unspecified Source)(7.5%)

What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Umicore's energy consumption?

In 2023, Umicore's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from

  • Coal, Coke, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Natural Gas, Other Fuel, Other Oil Products and Petroleum Coke (Petcoke) (47.01%)
  • Electricity (Unspecified Source) (45.45%)
  • Cooling (Unspecified Source), Heat (Unspecified Source) and Steam (Unspecified Source) (7.47%)

How diverse is Umicore’s energy consumption mix?

In 2023, Umicore consumed energy from 10 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.

What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Umicore to produce energy?

In 2023, Umicore's energy production came primarily from

  • Solar Energy (100%)

How diverse is Umicore’s energy production mix?

In 2023, Umicore produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Solar Energy alone making up 100% of total output.

Umicore's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies

Solar Energy(100.0%)

Insights into Umicore's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency

In 2023, Umicore reported total energy inflows of 3.95 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 3.95 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 5,076 Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 0.13%.

Umicore's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time

202301 M2 M3 M4 MGigajoules (GJ)100%
  • Total Energy Produced
  • Total Energy Purchased
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