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Beverage Manufacturing
DK
updated 11 days ago

Royal Unibrew

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Royal Unibrew, a prominent player in the beverage industry, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Northern Europe. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of beer, soft drinks, and malt beverages, with a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Faxe and Royal Beer. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Royal Unibrew has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach. The company is recognised for its unique brewing techniques and sustainable practices, positioning it favourably within the competitive landscape. As a result, Royal Unibrew has garnered a strong market presence, making it a key player in the European beverage sector.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Royal Unibrew's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Unibrew's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Royal Unibrew reported total carbon emissions of approximately 627,419,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 34,524,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 499,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 1,052,396,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 629,639,000 kg CO2e. Royal Unibrew has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040, with a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Royal Unibrew's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Unibrew's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Royal Unibrew is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Royal Unibrew is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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