Unilever
Unilever, officially known as Unilever PLC, is a British-Dutch multinational company headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1929, Unilever has established itself as a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, operating across various regions including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands in personal care, home care, and food and beverages. With iconic products such as Dove, Knorr, and Lipton, Unilever focuses on sustainability and innovation, setting itself apart through its commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship. As one of the largest FMCG companies globally, Unilever consistently ranks high in market share, reflecting its strong presence and influence in the industry. Notable achievements include its ambitious sustainability goals and a robust response to changing consumer preferences, solidifying its position as a trusted household name.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Unilever'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Unilever's score of 75 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Unilever's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Unilever reported total carbon emissions of approximately 99,930,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of about 14,662,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 454,254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2015 as the baseline. Additionally, Unilever targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. Unilever is also committed to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. The company has been recognised for its efforts to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect Unilever's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 773,856,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 793,472,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Unilever 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.
