Uniper SE
Uniper's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Uniper's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Uniper amounted to 16,099,759.05 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Uniper decreased by 20.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Uniper's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Uniper's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Uniper were 14,751,151.23 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Uniper reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Uniper's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 68.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Uniper's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 25.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Uniper's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Uniper reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,005,748.9 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,348,607.82 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Uniper reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Uniper's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 19.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Uniper's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 148.47% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Uniper use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Uniper reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2024, Uniper reported 64,365,479.53 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Uniper's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Uniper's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Uniper reported total Scope 3 emissions of 64,365,479.53 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 23.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Uniper reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Uniper's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 119.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Uniper's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Uniper's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Uniper disclose?
In 2024, Uniper reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Uniper's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 49,175,529.6 tCO₂e (76.4%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,363,631.31 tCO₂e (12.99%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,802,099.36 tCO₂e (5.91%)
Uniper's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Uniper’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Uniper reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,751,151.23 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 72,464 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 203.56 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Uniper's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Uniper's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Uniper reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 203.56 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,980.53, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Uniper rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Uniper ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Uniper is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Uniper's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Uniper reported a total carbon footprint of 80,465,238.58 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.16% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Uniper's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 18.33%.a