Unilever PLC
Unilever's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Unilever has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Unilever's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Unilever amounted to 1,740,000 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 Unilever increased by 0.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Unilever's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unilever's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Unilever were 480,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Unilever reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Unilever's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unilever's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Unilever's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Unilever reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 210,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,260,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Unilever reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unilever's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Unilever's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Unilever use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Unilever reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Unilever's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Unilever's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Unilever reported 53,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Unilever includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Unilever's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unilever's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Unilever reported total Scope 3 emissions of 53,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 84.29% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.71% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Unilever reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Unilever's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 11.83%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unilever's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Unilever's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Unilever disclose?
In 2024, Unilever reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Unilever's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Unilever's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 41,790,000 tCO₂e (77.68%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 3,700,000 tCO₂e (6.88%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 2,790,000 tCO₂e (5.19%)
Unilever's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Unilever’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Unilever reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 480,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 54,610 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.79 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Unilever's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Unilever's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Unilever reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.79 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.19, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Unilever rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Unilever ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Unilever is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Unilever's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Unilever reported a total carbon footprint of 55,540,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.12% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Unilever's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.27%.a