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Ub

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.

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70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Ub's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ub's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ub reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 42,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes about 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where emissions were about 42,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 8,454,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 33,953,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Ub's emissions decreased to about 29,828,870 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 13,828,260 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 15,298,610 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a positive trend towards reducing their carbon footprint. Despite these figures, Ub has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices, although detailed commitments or strategies have not been provided.

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Scope 2
33,953,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ub's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), 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 Ub is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ub 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
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