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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ub'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.

31

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ub's score of 31 is higher than 71% 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 20,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 22,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 42,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2022, where emissions were about 8,454,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 33,953,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. For 2024, Ub's emissions are projected to be approximately 13,828,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 15,299,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 29,127,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Ub has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced focus on sustainability and emissions management within the organisation.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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.

Ub 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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