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Hindustan Unilever Ltd

Common Name
Hindustan Unilever
Country
India
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
18,802
Ticker
HINDUNILVR
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. is a prominent consumer goods company in India, known for its extensive range of products in segments like food, personal care, and home care. The company's primary function is...

Hindustan Unilever's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Hindustan Unilever has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Hindustan Unilever’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Hindustan Unilever's Integrated Report 2025
a. Hindustan Unilever's Integrated Report 2025
b. Hindustan Unilever's Annual Report 2024
b. Hindustan Unilever's Annual Report 2024
c. Hindustan Unilever's Annual Report 2023
c. Hindustan Unilever's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Hindustan Unilever's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHindustan Unilever amounted to232,867metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hindustan Unileverdecreased by 0.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202508.5 k17 k25.5 k34 ktCO2e-37%-27%-39%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hindustan Unilever were 8,944 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Hindustan Unilever reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 72.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2024), Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 38.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Hindustan Unilever's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 223,923 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Hindustan Unilever reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Hindustan Unilever's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hindustan Unilever's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ac

Compared to the previous year(2024), Hindustan Unilever's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hindustan Unilever's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Hindustan Unilever use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Hindustan Unilever's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2022202320242025060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hindustan Unilever’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,944 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,290 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.23 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PSpectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MMaricoYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,208 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,256Scope 1 Intensity: 0.96 tCO2e/$MGodrej Consumer ProductsYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,588 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,672Scope 1 Intensity: 33.85 tCO2e/$MUnicharmYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,299Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MSociete BICYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,286Scope 1 Intensity: 5.39 tCO2e/$MLG H&HYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,018 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,642Scope 1 Intensity: 14.22 tCO2e/$ML'Occitane InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,744Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,893Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MNatura CosmeticosYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,443Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MLionYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,630Scope 1 Intensity: 27.75 tCO2e/$MHengan International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 557,885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,373Scope 1 Intensity: 165.40 tCO2e/$MColgate-Palmolive (India)Year: 2025Scope 1: 2,652 tCO2eRevenue: $M 702Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MPALTACYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,922Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MP&GYear: 2024Scope 1: 286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MReckitt Benckiser GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 107,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,781Scope 1 Intensity: 6.02 tCO2e/$MGillette IndiaYear: 2023Scope 1: 371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 302Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MCloroxYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,093Scope 1 Intensity: 9.87 tCO2e/$MPuig BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,347 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,984Scope 1 Intensity: 0.67 tCO2e/$MBlue Moon Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,102Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MEdgewell Personal CareYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,254Scope 1 Intensity: 3.06 tCO2e/$MDabur IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,451Scope 1 Intensity: 7.56 tCO2e/$MEmamiYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,794 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.02 tCO2e/$MPPPapoutsanis Industrial and Commercial of Consumer GoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 27.51 tCO2e/$MChurch & DwightYear: 2024Scope 1: 70,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,107Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MKaoYear: 2024Scope 1: 503,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,373Scope 1 Intensity: 48.49 tCO2e/$MHindustan UnileverYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,944 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,290Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$M

How does Hindustan Unilever's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.23 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.78, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Hindustan Unilever rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Hindustan Unilever is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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