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Urenco supply partners show signs of improving environmental performance
03 March 2025 Global NewsRecent results from the on-going assessment of its supply chain via EcoVadis show that Urenco and its key delivery partners are scoring well against sustainability metrics, with significantly higher ratings than many industry benchmarks.
EcoVadis rates suppliers based on environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement as well as carbon emissions. Urenco is working with its delivery partners and supply chain in using the EcoVadis rating system to help it measure progress towards meeting its Scope 3* emissions and wider sustainability goals.
Now two and half years into using the EcoVadis system, with some delivery partners undertaking reassessment, significant improvements are being noted under areas such as environmental stewardship, ethical standards, labour and human rights. During the year 2024 Urenco delivery partners delivered over 500 improvements in ethical practices, human rights and environmental areas.
Of the delivery partners rated for carbon management, 62% have achieved Intermediate to Leader levels on the EcoVadis carbon scale.
Tony Roberts, Head of Procurement said, “This achievement underscores our delivery partners growing commitment to decarbonisation and climate action.
Our collective efforts are essential for reducing risks, enhancing resilience, and building a more transparent and responsible supply chain. These achievements reflect both the dedication of our suppliers and the positive impact of our partnership with EcoVadis.
We will continue to support and challenge our partners to achieve higher sustainability standards. Our goals for 2025 include expanding engagement, driving continuous improvement, and fostering sustainable procurement practices through collaborative supplier corrective action management across all aspects of Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG).”
Rob Little, Head of Sustainability said, “These excellent results give us confidence that we are taking the right actions to build a more sustainable supply chain and engage on broader sustainability topics which aligns with our new sustainability strategy”
*Scope 3 refers to carbon emissions are all indirect emissions that occur in Urenco’s value chain, including both upstream and downstream emissions. Urenco has set targets to achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions by 2030 and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 (supply chain) emissions by the same year. For more information see Transition to Net Zero.
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About Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of enrichment services and fuel cycle products with sustainability at the core of its business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for 50 years, Urenco facilitates zero carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office near London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Using centrifuge technology designed and developed by Urenco, and through the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services; operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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