Royal Unibrew

Royal Unibrew's reported carbon emissions

Royal Unibrew, a prominent beverages company headquartered in DK, is actively engaged in reducing its environmental impact. In 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 627.4 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions of roughly 34.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 0.5 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,052.4 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors within Scope 3 were purchased goods and services (approximately 367.6 million kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 122.8 million kg CO2e). In 2023, Royal Unibrew's total emissions were approximately 629.6 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 39 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at roughly 3.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 967.1 million kg CO2e. Royal Unibrew has set ambitious climate commitments. They have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 61.3% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, transportation, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company is also pursuing a net-zero target across its value chain by 2040. This long-term goal includes a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from the 2019 baseline, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. Additionally, Royal Unibrew is committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C trajectory.