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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 grown to 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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

32

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Hindustan Unilever's score of 32 is higher than 80% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 9.6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3, alongside 20.2 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and 220.2 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a notable increase in Scope 2 emissions compared to the previous year, while Scope 1 emissions decreased to about 20.2 million tonnes CO2e from 32.1 million tonnes CO2e in 2022. Hindustan Unilever has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, the company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate commitments. Overall, Hindustan Unilever's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 2 emissions, while underscoring the importance of establishing clear reduction strategies to align with global climate goals.

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2022
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2024
Scope 1
32,056,000
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Scope 2
206,819,000
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000,000,000
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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Hindustan Unilever is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hindustan Unilever is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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