- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, water scarcity, regulatory changes).
- Land use regulations impacting raw material availability.
- Sourcing transparency and product labeling regulations.
- Extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements.
- Energy transition and rising energy prices.
Unilever Nigeria Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Unilever Nigeria Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.4M kg CO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 4.4M kg CO2e; Scope 2: 4.4M kg CO2e; Scope 3: 4.4M kg CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.4M kg CO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined)
2023
Water Usage
95.4K m3
2023
Waste
708.9K kg
2023
Energy Use
107.6K GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.4M kg CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.4M kg CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.4M kg CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.4M kg CO2e (Scope 1 2 and 3 combined) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Collected over 10,000 tons of plastic since 2014, with an additional $2 million grant to Wecyclers to scale up operations.
- Increased local input to production to over 50%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Collect 50% of plastic footprint by 2025.
- Achieve 5% recycled plastics in packaging by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Empower thousands of women through Shakti by 2025.
- Equip 700,000 students with employability skills by 2025.
- Provide internship opportunities for 500 by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Pioneer new models for flexible employment options by 2030.
- Reskill/upskill employees with future-fit skills by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PlasticLivelihoodsLocalisationShaktiFuture X Campus Ambassadors Program (FUCAP)