Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd

Common Name
Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai
Country
China (Mainland)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
22,204
Ticker
601231
Exchange
SHANGHAI STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. is a prominent entity in the electronics manufacturing sector, specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced electronic components and m...

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai 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 Scientific Industrial Shanghai has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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Insights into Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai amounted to 207,835.47 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 Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai decreased by 5.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212022202302.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e+20%-19%-32%+17%-2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai were 5,265.23 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 25.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.24%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,286.99 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 202,570.24 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 36.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023055 k110 k165 k220 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reported 7,875,718.63 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 Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai includes a breakdown across 10 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.

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202304.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e+73814%-22%-19%-25%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,875,718.63 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 89.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai disclose?

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reported emissions for 10 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 Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,838,088.66 tCOâ‚‚e (86.82%)
  • Investments (Cat. 15): 844,182.71 tCOâ‚‚e (10.72%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 88,896.98 tCOâ‚‚e (1.13%)

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(10.7%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(1.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(86.8%)

Insights into Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai reported a total carbon footprint of 8,083,554.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 24.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.51%.