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Royal Unibrew

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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71

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Royal Unibrew's score of 71 is higher than 100% 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 2023, Royal Unibrew reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 629,639,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 38,981,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 21,168,000 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were notably high, reaching around 967,102,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial impact from its supply chain and product lifecycle. Royal Unibrew has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 61.3% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50% within the same timeframe, focusing on areas such as purchased goods and services, transportation, and waste management. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, as well as a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Royal Unibrew is also committed to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices in the food and beverage sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Unibrew's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium 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. Royal Unibrew is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Royal Unibrew is committed to some 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.

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

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