Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Hindustan Unilever's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hindustan Unilever's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hindustan Unilever amounted to 234,856 metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hindustan Unilever decreased by 2.07%, 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
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hindustan Unilever were 14,622 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hindustan Unilever reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 27.49%, 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 2024, Hindustan Unilever reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 96 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 220,234 tCO₂e 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. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hindustan Unilever’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hindustan Unilever reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,622 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,311 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Hindustan Unilever's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hindustan Unilever's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hindustan Unilever reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.7 , 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 2024, Hindustan Unilever ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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