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United Breweries (Holdings) Limited

United Breweries (Holdings) Limited, commonly known as UB Group, is a prominent player in the Indian beverage industry, headquartered in Bangalore, India. Founded in 1915, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and distribution of beer, with a significant presence across various regions in India and beyond. Specialising in brewing, United Breweries is best known for its flagship Kingfisher brand, which has garnered international acclaim. The company has achieved notable milestones, including pioneering innovations in brewing technology and expanding its portfolio to include a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. With a strong market position, United Breweries continues to thrive, driven by its commitment to quality and sustainability in the beverage sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United Breweries (Holdings) Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage 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.

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Industry Benchmark

United Breweries (Holdings) Limited's score of 20 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Breweries (Holdings) Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Breweries (Holdings) Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,606,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 4,196,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 7,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The previous year, 2022, the company had slightly higher emissions, with about 1,591,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, 5,127,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, and 9,193,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. Despite these figures, United Breweries has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company has, however, shown a decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity per litre of spirit distilled, from 253 kg CO2e in 2022 to 176 kg CO2e in 2023, reflecting an improvement in operational efficiency. Overall, while United Breweries has made strides in reducing emissions intensity, further commitments and targets would enhance their climate strategy and align with industry standards for sustainability.

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20222023
Scope 1
5,127,000
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Scope 2
9,193,000
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Scope 3
1,591,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Breweries (Holdings) Limited's primary industry is Beverages, 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. United Breweries (Holdings) Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

United Breweries (Holdings) Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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