- Lack of data for Scope 3 emissions.
- Need to further reduce Scope 3 CO2 emissions.
- Challenges in optimizing electricity consumption.
- Lack of fully electric truck mixers and pumps in the market.
- Low proportion of women in the workforce.
- Need to improve recycling of surplus concrete beyond 50%.
Unicon A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Unicon A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 8.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 815 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
9.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
148.0M L/year
2023
Waste
6.1K tons/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). | 8.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 815 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 GHG emissions by 24% compared to 2021 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 2 GHG emissions by 15% compared to 2021 baseline.
- Reduced energy for heating by 51% compared to 2021 baseline.
- Reused 42% of total water consumption for production.
- Introduced UNI-GREEN concrete, fully based on FUTURECEM®, as standard product, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to conventional concrete.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions from fleet by 30% in 2025 compared to 2019.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 2019.
- Achieve a complete emission and fossil-free delivery of ready-mixed concrete by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve a sustainable and circular future in the construction industry.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse Gas emissionHealth and SafetyManagement systemInnovationDiversity and InclusionBusiness ethicsCircular economyPeople development and trainingIndustry and community engagementBiodiversity