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Hindustan Unilever

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), a subsidiary of the global consumer goods giant Unilever, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1933, HUL has become a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, with a diverse portfolio that spans personal care, home care, and food and beverages. The company is renowned for its iconic brands, including Dove, Surf Excel, and Lipton, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. HUL's innovative approach to product development and marketing has solidified its market position, making it one of the largest and most trusted FMCG companies in India. With a strong focus on consumer insights and a robust distribution network, Hindustan Unilever continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and enhancing everyday lives.

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How does Hindustan Unilever's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Hindustan Unilever's score of 39 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hindustan Unilever's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hindustan Unilever reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,582,781,000 kg CO2e, which includes 20,165,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 219,650,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 9,558,966,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to previous years, highlighting the challenges in managing emissions across the entire value chain. In 2022, the company’s emissions were approximately 238,375,000 kg CO2e, with 32,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 206,819,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which often represents the largest share of a company's total carbon footprint. Hindustan Unilever has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may reflect the complexities of addressing emissions across its extensive supply chain. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, but further details on specific strategies or targets are not available at this time.

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Scope 1
32,056,000
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Scope 2
206,819,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hindustan Unilever's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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 Hindustan Unilever is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hindustan Unilever is not participating in any 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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