Product Brief

Union Copper Rod LLC’s verified greenhouse gas emissions for 2023 totaled 1,671,058.858 t CO₂eq, as confirmed by the International Climate Intelligence System (ICIS) under ISO 14064-3:2019. Most emissions arose from Scope 3 supply-chain activities, with smaller contributions from direct fuel use (Scope 1) and purchased electricity (Scope 2). The verification affirmed UCR’s data as accurate and transparent, establishing a solid baseline for future carbon-reduction initiatives across its copper manufacturing operations.

Registration Number

ICIS-25-GHG10

Status

Valid

Publication Date

08-07-2025

Expiry Date

07-07-2026

Geographical Scope

United Arab Emirates

Lead Verifier

Luis Manuel

Certificate Holder

Company Overview

Union Copper Rod – GHG

Union Copper Rod LLC (UCR) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality copper wire rods, headquartered in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD I), United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2007 and commencing full-scale operations shortly thereafter, the company operates a state-of-the-art facility employing advanced continuous casting technology from Southwire Company. With an annual capacity exceeding 200,000 metric tons, UCR supplies copper wire rods in diameters of 8 mm and 12.5 mm conforming to international standards such as ASTM B49 and BS EN 1977.

UCR is equipped with a robust quality management system and holds certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, demonstrating its commitment to quality, environmental performance and worker safety. As a major producer of copper rod — a key input for cable, wire and electrical infrastructure industries — UCR recognises the importance of managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations. By integrating cleaner technologies and optimising production processes, the company is positioned to reduce its carbon footprint and support more sustainable supply chains in the copper-wire sector.

GHG Emissions Summary

The total verified GHG emissions is 16,71,058.898 t CO₂eq and CO₂ emissions is 16,66,094.46 tons. The reporting period is from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

Emission Unit Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Nitrous Oxide (N₂O)
Scope 1 ton 17,901.85 8.81 11.11
Scope 2 ton 5,714.75 332.64 4,583.67
Scope 3 ton 16,42,477.86 0.24 27.97
Total ton 16,66,094.46 341.691 4,622.748

Emissions from biomass combustion are not applicable.