- Uncertainty over the exact nature of all the impacts of climate change.
- Changes in the global environment including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and other subsequent shocks to global energy markets.
Urenco
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Urenco disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 591.6K MWh (total energy consumption). By scope: Scope 1: 12.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 311.2K tCO2e (location and market based); Scope 3: 323.8K tCO2e. 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
591.6K MWh (total energy consumption)
2023
Water Usage
446.1K m3 (total water withdrawal)
2023
Waste
623.3 tons (total waste generated)
2023
Energy Use
582.8K MWh (total energy consumption)
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). | 12.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 311.2K tCO2e (location and market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 323.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 591.6K MWh (total energy consumption) |
| 2022 | 597.1K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2020 | 230.8K tCO2e (Scope 2 location based) / 129245 tCO2e (Scope 2 market based) + 5805 tCO2e (Scope 1 fuel) + 11326 tCO2e (Scope 1 refrigerants) + 193000 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2014 | 291.8K tonnes of CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced market-based scope 2 emissions by 31.8% compared to the 2019 baseline.
- 26.5% reduction in emissions intensity from the 2019 baseline (7.85 tCO2e/tSW).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce operational water withdrawal by 15% compared to a 2020 baseline by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero carbon emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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