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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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96

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Unilever's score of 96 is higher than 100% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 105,840,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions breakdowns of 480,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 210,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 53,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In the UK, their emissions were 24,065,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,666,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Unilever has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2039. They have also committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by FY2030 from a FY2015 base year. Additionally, they plan to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year, with a specific target of reducing FLAG emissions by 30.3% in the same timeframe. Historically, Unilever has achieved a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions from energy per ton of production compared to a 2005 baseline, alongside significant reductions in water use and waste. Their ongoing initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the consumer goods sector.

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793,472,000
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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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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