Unilever N.V.
Unilever N.V., a leading multinational consumer goods company, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates across various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Founded in 1929, Unilever has established itself as a key player in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, focusing on food and beverages, personal care, home care, and beauty products. With a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Dove, Knorr, and Lipton, Unilever is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including ambitious sustainability goals and a strong market presence, making it one of the largest and most respected companies in the industry. Unilever's unique approach to product development and consumer engagement continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.
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Unilever N.V.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Unilever N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 34.3 billion kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and around 11 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, approximately 34.3 billion kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including about 9 billion kg CO2e from the use of sold products and approximately 24.7 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Unilever. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in addressing climate change, but further details on their commitments or initiatives to reduce emissions are not available at this time.
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Get Started| 2022 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 34,300,000,000 |
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Unilever N.V. is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
