Uniper SE
Uniper's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Uniper 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).
Uniper has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Uniper's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Uniper amounted to 19,942,768 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Uniper decreased by 64.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Uniper's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Uniper's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Uniper were 19,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Uniper reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Uniper's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 67.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Uniper's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 65.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Uniper's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Uniper reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 951,529 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 542,768 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Uniper reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Uniper's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 46.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Uniper's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.25% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Uniper use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Uniper reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Uniper's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Uniper's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Uniper reported 77,300,000 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 2023 disclosure of Uniper includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Uniper's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Uniper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Uniper reported total Scope 3 emissions of 77,300,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 19.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Uniper's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Uniper disclose?
In 2023, Uniper reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Uniper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Uniper's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 62,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e (80.31%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,700,000 tCOâ‚‚e (11.2%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 3,500,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.5%)
Uniper's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Uniper's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Uniper reported a total carbon footprint of 97,242,768 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 33.51% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Uniper's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.49% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 19.95%.