Unilever PLC
Unilever Energy Data Preview
In 2024, Unilever disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Unilever also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Unilever also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, Unilever also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Unilever's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Unilever's Energy Renewability
In 2024, Unilever consumed a total of 23.13 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 58.28% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 41.72% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
Unilever's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Unilever's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2024, Unilever consumed a total of 23.13 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 58.28% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Unilever is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Insights into Unilever's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2024, Unilever disclosed detailed information on the sources and generation technologies of the energy it consumed. This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Unilever's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Unilever's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Unilever's energy consumption?
In 2024, Unilever's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Cooling (Unspecified Source), Electricity (Unspecified Source), Heat (Unspecified Source) and Steam (Unspecified Source) (49.35%)
- Natural Gas (22.49%)
- Bioenergy, Biofuels, Biogas, Biomass and Hydrogen (20.99%)
How diverse is Unileverās energy consumption mix?
In 2024, Unilever consumed energy from 10 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.
Insights into Unilever's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2024, Unilever reported total energy inflows of 11.62 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 11.42 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 201,600 Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 1.74%.
Unilever's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased