Sustainability strategy
As a European energy company with a global reach and activities in over 40 countries, we take responsibility for the climate, environment and society. Our business activities include electricity generation in Europe, global energy trading and a broad gas portfolio. We make an important contribution to security of supply in Europe, decarbonize our portfolio and invest in renewable energy and low-carbon gases.
Our sustainability highlights
CO2 neutrality by 2040
Group-wide for Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions*
*including offsetting, where economically viable. Scope 1 and 2 emissions are heading towards neutrality by 2040 as part of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Scope 3 emissions will decrease in line with market developments, customer behavior and political goals.
200 million euros for decarbonization
In the 2024 financial year, we invested around 200 million euros in our decarbonization, including for hydrogen projects, battery projects and the revitalization of the Happurg pumped storage power plant.
~8 billion euros
Investment of around eight billion euros in the transformation of the company until the early 2030s.
2029
Exit from commercial coal-fired power generation by the end of 2029
-27%
Our direct CO₂ emissions from fuel consumption totaled 14.2 million tonnes in 2024 (previous year: 19.4 million tonnes), a decrease of around 27%.
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There were no serious environmental incidents involving pollution of soil, water or air in 2024.
Proportion of women
Our long-term goal is to have 30% women in the top three management levels (L1-L3) of the Uniper Group by the end of 2030.
ESG Checks
100% of our material suppliers have undergone our ESG due diligence.
PRIDE Champion Gold Seal
Uniper was awarded the PRIDE Champion Gold Seal by the UHLALA Pride Audit in 2024 for its commitment to LGBTIQ+ inclusion and diversity.
Preparation of the first Uniper Sustainability Report in accordance with CSRD
For 2024, Uniper published its first Group Sustainability Report in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Uniper CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer Michael Lewis:
As “ The beating heart of Energy" in Europe, we are driving the energy transition forward at full speed. Security of supply and affordability are only sustainable if we combine them with climate protection. A strong energy future is created where ecological, social and economic goals are considered and implemented together. Through targeted investments in renewable and flexible generation, we and our around 7500 employees are strengthening an energy system that is resilient, increasingly decarbonized and accessible to all."
Sustainability key figures
50%In 2024, our share of electricity generation in the Green Generation segment was around 50%. |
minus ~ 9 million t CO2eAnnual emissions savings from the planned commercial coal phase-out in 2029 compared to 2019. |
25%Increase the share of women in management to 25% by 2025 (at the L1 and L2 levels, respectively). |
ESG-Stories: Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon
3 questions for...
Oliver Roeder Vice President Financial & Sustainability Communication at Uniper
For us, the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon is much more than just a running event - it is a symbol of cohesion, team spirit and social commitment. As a global company with firm roots in Düsseldorf, we have once again expressed our solidarity with the city of Düsseldorf as the title sponsor of the Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon. And our commitment does not end with the sponsorship of the marathon. Together with D.Sports, we founded the Uniper D.Running Team at the beginning of 2025. In addition to engaging top runners and promoting young talent, together we want to create a program for children and young people to counteract the increasing lack of exercise.
Absolutely positive one! It was great to see that we got over 16,000 people to take part in one of the runs this year. Even the sky was Uniper blue that day! It was also great to see so many colleagues supporting the event with their voluntary work at the refreshment points. And the fact that Esther Pfeifer from our Uniper D.Running team won the half marathon shows that we are on the right track. We will have a lot more fun with the team.
Over 200 running enthusiasts from Uniper took part in one of the three competitions. Not only were they given a Uniper running shirt, they also had the opportunity to learn the necessary “basics”. Between December and April, they were able to take part in several lectures and discussion groups and keep up to date with the latest information on training, nutrition and injury prevention. We cooperate with the sports science institute ProAthletes for this purpose. After the run, all Uniper participants had the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and snacks in our tent in the finish area and talk about the event.
Ratings & Rankings
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ESG Rating/Ranking |
2023 Score |
2024 Score |
Description | Additional Comment |
| CDP | B | B | CDP is a global non-profit that for 25 years has run the world's environmental disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions. | Scored in the management band for taking coordinated action on climate change issues. |
| EcoVadis | 63 | 71 | EcoVadis specializes in sustainabbility and corporate social responsibility (CSR) ratings, offering businesses an in-depth assessment of their ESG performances. | Scored in the 92nd percentile pf all companies ranked by EcoVadis. |
| Sustainalytics | 27,3 | 32,7 | Morningstar Sustainalytics provides high-quality, analytical environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and data to institutional investors and companies. | ESG risk management is recognized as strong regardless of the high-risk score driven by sectorial conditions. |
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