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updated 12 days ago

Hindustan Unilever

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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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37

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Hindustan Unilever's score of 37 is higher than 61% 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 2024, Hindustan Unilever reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,220,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 220,234,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as the company has achieved a 49% reduction in per tonne GHG emissions and energy consumption for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 compared to a 2008 baseline, with the target year set for 2025. In 2023, the company’s emissions included approximately 20,165,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 219,650,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 9,582,781,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions management, although Scope 3 emissions data is not disclosed for 2024. Hindustan Unilever's climate commitments are underscored by their ongoing initiatives to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint across operations. The company has not cascaded any emissions data from a parent organization, maintaining its own reporting standards. Overall, Hindustan Unilever is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.

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201820192020202220232024
Scope 1
758,232,000
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Scope 2
893,825,000
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Scope 3
62,017,585,000
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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.

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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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