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.
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Unilever's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Unilever reported total carbon emissions of approximately 105,840,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of 480,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 210,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 53,800,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (41,790,000,000 kg CO2e). In the UK, Unilever's emissions were approximately 24,065,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,666,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Unilever has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. This goal aligns with their strategy to become carbon positive in manufacturing. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and specifically target a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) by the same year. The company has also committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2039. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the 1.5°C climate goal. Unilever's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint in the consumer goods sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 773,856,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 793,472,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Unilever is participating in some 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.
