United Breweries Group, commonly known as UB, is a prominent player in the Indian beverage industry, headquartered in Bangalore, India. Founded in 1915, UB has established itself as a leader in the production of beer and other alcoholic beverages, with a significant presence across various regions in India and beyond.
The company is renowned for its flagship brand, Kingfisher, which has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the beer market. UB's commitment to excellence is reflected in its diverse portfolio, which includes a range of beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, catering to a wide audience.
With a rich history and a focus on sustainable practices, United Breweries has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its market position as one of the largest breweries in India. The company's dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the competitive beverage landscape.
+40 vs industry average
Ub’s score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ub's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ub reported total emissions of approximately 9,900,380 kg CO2e, comprising 5,389,810 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,298,610 kg CO2e from Scope 2. For 2023, the emissions were approximately 74,082,000 kg CO2e, with 15,860,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 58,422,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. Ub has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions in production (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. This target is part of their broader sustainability strategy, which commenced in 2023. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term goals. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, United Breweries Limited, which is part of the Heineken N.V. corporate family. This relationship influences Ub's sustainability initiatives and reporting practices.
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Ub’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
1% reduction in all scopes
Reach net zero in scope 1 and 2 by 2030
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
The Climate Pledge
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
RE 100
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
Climate Action 100
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