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Unilever

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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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98

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Unilever's score of 98 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Unilever's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Unilever's carbon emissions in Great Britain were reported as 24,065,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,666,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Globally, the company reported total emissions of approximately 105,840,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 480,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 690,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 53,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Unilever has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. This goal aligns with their strategy to become carbon positive in manufacturing. Additionally, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and other categories by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Notably, they also aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions related to forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) by 30.3% by 2030. Unilever's long-term target includes achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2039. These commitments are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect their dedication to sustainable practices in the consumer goods sector.

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1,167,662,000
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Scope 2
1,618,220,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unilever's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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 Unilever is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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