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2039
Target Year
57.0Mt
Total CO2e / year
$62B
Revenue
128K
Employees
Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) vs Scope 3 (value chain)
1.0Mt
Direct operations & purchased energy
56.0Mt
Supply chain & value chain
57.0Mt
All scopes combined
SBTi validates that corporate emissions reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
CDP scores range from A (leadership) to D- (disclosure), rating corporate environmental transparency and performance.
Unilever's total annual emissions of 57 megatonnes CO2e is equivalent to the annual emissions of approximately 12 million average cars. Scope 3 (value chain) emissions account for 98.2% of the total — typical for consumer goods companies, where upstream and downstream activities dominate the carbon footprint.
Unilever has committed to achieving Net-Zero across value chain by 2039, with a 70% reduction target from a 2015 baseline. Their offset strategy involves: Carbon removals for residual 30%.
Unilever's total reported emissions are 57 megatonnes CO2 equivalent per year. This breaks down to 1Mt from Scope 1 & 2 (direct operations) and 56Mt from Scope 3 (value chain).
Unilever is currently assessed as "On Track" with 42% progress toward its 2039 target. Their targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with 1.5°C.
Yes, Unilever's climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. This means an independent body has verified their targets are consistent with what climate science says is necessary.
Unilever Climate Action Report 2024 (latest report year: 2024)
Emissions figures represent the most recently reported annual data. Progress assessments incorporate SBTi validation, CDP scoring, and independent analysis.