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Unilever Canada, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Unilever Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of the global consumer goods giant Unilever, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1929, Unilever has established itself as a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, focusing on personal care, home care, and food and beverage products. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Dove, Knorr, and Hellmann's, Unilever Canada is committed to sustainability and innovation, setting itself apart through eco-friendly practices and high-quality offerings. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. As a prominent player in the Canadian market, Unilever continues to shape consumer preferences while maintaining a strong focus on health and well-being.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Unilever Canada, Inc.'s score of 85 is higher than 93% 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 Canada, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Unilever PLC

Unilever Canada, Inc. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family under Unilever PLC, which provides a framework for its climate commitments and initiatives. Unilever PLC has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are cascaded to Unilever Canada, Inc. as part of its commitment to sustainability. The initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where Unilever PLC has established reduction targets aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2039. Unilever Canada, Inc. aligns with various sustainability initiatives led by Unilever PLC, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), RE100, and Climate Pledge commitments. These initiatives focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, particularly in Scope 1 and 2, while also addressing Scope 3 emissions through supply chain engagement. As a current subsidiary of Unilever PLC, Unilever Canada, Inc. benefits from the overarching climate strategies and performance metrics set by its parent company, which are essential for driving its own sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
1,167,662,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,618,220,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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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

How Carbon Intensive is Unilever Canada, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unilever Canada, Inc.'s primary industry is Pre-Prepared Foods, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Unilever Canada, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Canada, Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Unilever Canada, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Unilever Canada, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2010, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
98%
Purchased Goods and Services
78%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
7%
Downstream Leased Assets
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%

Unilever Canada, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Unilever Canada, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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