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.
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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.
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United Breweries (Holdings) Limited's score of 20 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,196,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and the majority, 1,606,000,000 kg CO2e, from Scope 3. This represents a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 1,591,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 5,127,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 9,193,000 kg CO2e. The company has made strides in reducing its emissions intensity, achieving a reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per litre of spirit distilled from 253.0 kg CO2e in 2022 to 176.0 kg CO2e in 2023. Additionally, the emissions per rupee of turnover also decreased from 0.004653 kg CO2e in 2022 to 0.004124 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these improvements, United Breweries has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to operate within the beverage industry, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,127,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 9,193,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,591,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
