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Universal Cement Corp

Common Name
Universal Cement
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
N/A
Ticker
1104
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Universal Cement Corporation is a notable player in the materials industry, primarily focusing on the production and sale of cement and related products. The company is involved in manufacturing vario...

Universal Cement's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Universal Cement 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).

Universal Cement has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Universal Cement’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Universal Cement's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Universal Cement's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Universal Cement's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Universal Cement's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Universal Cement's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofUniversal Cement amounted to61,319.496metric 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 Universal Cementincreased by 9.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Universal Cement's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+9%+11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Universal Cement's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Universal Cement were 40,126.473 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Universal Cement reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Universal Cement's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Universal Cement's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Universal Cement's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Universal Cement reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,193.022 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Universal Cement reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Universal Cement's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Universal Cement's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Universal Cement's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Universal Cement's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Universal Cement use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Universal Cement reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Universal Cement's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Universal Cement's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Universal Cement reported 13,078.414 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Universal Cement includes a breakdown across 1of 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

Universal Cement's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e+3%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Universal Cement's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Universal Cement reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,078.414 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Universal Cement's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Universal Cement's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Universal Cement disclose?

In 2024, Universal Cement reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Universal Cement's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Universal Cement's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 13,078.414 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)

Universal Cement's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(100.0%)

Insights into Universal Cement’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Universal Cement reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,126.473 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 243 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 165.27 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Universal Cement's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2005,000200,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)STCYSFLGAUNHTACUSSSinonYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 623Scope 1 Intensity: 19.45 tCO2e/$MTTTaiwan Glass IndYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,089,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,297Scope 1 Intensity: 1,610.39 tCO2e/$MCoremaxYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,867 tCO2eRevenue: $M 171Scope 1 Intensity: 40.27 tCO2e/$MCheng LoongYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,717,279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,379Scope 1 Intensity: 1,245.25 tCO2e/$MCCChina Steel ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 271Scope 1 Intensity: 100.23 tCO2e/$MYYYem ChioYear: 2023Scope 1: 42,655 tCO2eRevenue: $M 431Scope 1 Intensity: 98.95 tCO2e/$MSSSwancor HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,716 tCO2eRevenue: $M 238Scope 1 Intensity: 7.21 tCO2e/$MFFFirst Copper TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,026 tCO2eRevenue: $M 95Scope 1 Intensity: 31.69 tCO2e/$MLLLongchen Paper & PackagingYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,454,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,459Scope 1 Intensity: 1,682.37 tCO2e/$MTCC Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,848,591 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,719Scope 1 Intensity: 8,867.36 tCO2e/$MGGGoldsun Building MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,156 tCO2eRevenue: $M 686Scope 1 Intensity: 14.81 tCO2e/$MAAAsia PolymerYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 219Scope 1 Intensity: 45.30 tCO2e/$MYC InoxYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,826 tCO2eRevenue: $M 641Scope 1 Intensity: 2.85 tCO2e/$MUUUSIYear: 2024Scope 1: 197,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 127.03 tCO2e/$MYFYYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,720,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,394Scope 1 Intensity: 1,972.18 tCO2e/$MYieh Phui EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,412 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 31.62 tCO2e/$MNNNantex IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,378 tCO2eRevenue: $M 291Scope 1 Intensity: 4.73 tCO2e/$MChina SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,213,835 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2,472.76 tCO2e/$MTaiwan FertilizerYear: 2023Scope 1: 377,763 tCO2eRevenue: $M 489Scope 1 Intensity: 771.81 tCO2e/$MHHHsin Kuang SteelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 4.26 tCO2e/$MTaita ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,748 tCO2eRevenue: $M 496Scope 1 Intensity: 33.79 tCO2e/$MTTTaiwan Styrene MonomerYear: 2023Scope 1: 175,429 tCO2eRevenue: $M 311Scope 1 Intensity: 564.04 tCO2e/$MAAAsia CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,078,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,329Scope 1 Intensity: 9,050.46 tCO2e/$MChia Hsin CementYear: 2022Scope 1: 835 tCO2eRevenue: $M 73Scope 1 Intensity: 11.38 tCO2e/$MCCChung Hung SteelYear: 2023Scope 1: 146,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,231Scope 1 Intensity: 119.23 tCO2e/$MUUUniversal CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,126 tCO2eRevenue: $M 243Scope 1 Intensity: 165.27 tCO2e/$M

How does Universal Cement's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Universal Cement reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 165.27 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 98.95, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Universal Cement rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Universal Cement ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Universal Cement is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Universal Cement's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Universal Cement reported a total carbon footprint of 74,397.909 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.66% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Universal Cement's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 53.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 28.49%.a

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