- Lower sales volumes impacting Scope 3 emission reduction
- Transitioning from natural gas and other fossil fuels to renewable fuels or electrified processes requiring more investments
Uponor Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Uponor Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 572 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + 295000 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 572 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 295.0K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 572 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + 295000 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
99% of electricity
of total energy
Water Usage
125.8K m3/year
2023
Waste
12.9K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
181.7K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 572 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 295.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- First reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in own operations compared to base year 2019
- 87% of new Uponor Blue products based on renewable raw materials
- 5% of purchased electricity from renewable sources
- 29% of plastic used came from recycled materials
- 6% reduction in energy consumption in relation to net sales
- 1% level at EcoVadis Gold
- 93% of waste recycled as material or energy
- First circular PEX pipe based on own production waste
- Nastola factory achieved carbon neutrality
- Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions decreased by 25% compared to 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2027 (2019 baseline)
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2027
- Offer sustainable alternative for 50% of product portfolio by 2027
- Cover 90% of product sales with EPDs by 2027
- 40% both male and female employees in top 50 management positions by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Replicate Carbon Neutral Factory concept in other Uponor factories
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Maximising positive impact on customers, employees and societyMinimising environmental burden by developing sustainable water solutionsReporting and assurance in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework