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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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42

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

United Spirits Limited's score of 42 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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United Spirits Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, United Spirits Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,676,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,442,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,664,677,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 1,610,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,196,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7,176,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,606,055,000 kg CO2e. United Spirits has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its direct operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030 or sooner. This commitment aligns with a pathway to limit global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C, demonstrating the company's proactive approach to climate action. The company is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability within its operations.

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20232024
Scope 1
4,196,000
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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 low 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. This request for United Spirits Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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United Spirits Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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