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Food Product Manufacturing
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updated 22 days ago

Unilever France S.A. Sustainability Profile

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Unilever France S.A., a subsidiary of the global consumer goods giant Unilever, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1929, the company has established itself as a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, focusing on food, beverages, cleaning agents, beauty, and personal care products. Unilever France is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Knorr, Hellmann's, and Dove, each distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in product formulation and packaging that align with eco-friendly practices. With a strong market position, Unilever France continues to excel in delivering value to consumers while prioritising social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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93

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Unilever France S.A.'s score of 93 is higher than 96% 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 France S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Unilever PLC

Unilever France S.A. currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the latest year, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of the Unilever PLC corporate family, which has established significant climate commitments and reduction initiatives. Unilever PLC, the parent company, has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are cascaded down to Unilever France S.A. and include commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2039. The company is actively involved in various climate initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, RE100, and Climate Action 100+, all of which are part of Unilever PLC's overarching sustainability strategy. While specific emissions data for Unilever France S.A. is not available, the company's alignment with Unilever PLC's climate goals indicates a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate action.

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1,167,662,000
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Scope 2
1,618,220,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Unilever France S.A.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Unilever France S.A.'s primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Unilever France S.A.'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 France S.A. is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Unilever France S.A.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Unilever France S.A.'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 France S.A.'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 France S.A. 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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