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United Spirits Limited

United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo, is a leading player in the Indian alcoholic beverages industry, headquartered in Bangalore, India. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a prominent manufacturer and distributor of spirits, with a diverse portfolio that includes whisky, vodka, and rum, catering to a wide range of consumer preferences. With a strong presence across major operational regions in India, United Spirits boasts iconic brands such as McDowell's No. 1 and Royal Challenge, which are renowned for their quality and heritage. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being the largest spirits company in India by volume, reflecting its robust market position and commitment to excellence. United Spirits continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring its products remain unique and appealing in a competitive landscape.

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12

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

United Spirits Limited's score of 12 is higher than 69% 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 Spirits Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Spirits Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,610,555,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 4,196,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,176,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 1,606,055,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. For 2024, emissions slightly increased, with total emissions reported at approximately 1,664,677,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,442,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 9,828,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 1,664,677,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. Despite these figures, United Spirits Limited has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of defined climate commitments or reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced focus on sustainability practices within the organisation. As the beverage industry increasingly prioritises climate action, United Spirits Limited may benefit from establishing clear goals to mitigate their environmental impact.

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20232024
Scope 1
4,196,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,176,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,606,055,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Spirits Limited's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Spirits Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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United Spirits 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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