- Significant absolute reductions in Scope 3 GHG emissions have proven challenging.
- Low farm-level traceability for Unilever's products.
- High plastic pollution, especially from sachets in emerging markets.
- Postponement of flexible packaging target.
Unilever PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 107.6K tonnes CO2 (own organisation); 2.8 million tonnes CO2e (AuM based on 56% coverage) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Updated climate transition action plan with improved Scope 3 emission reduction targets, aligned with SBTi FLAG guidance.
- Planned actions to reduce emissions from forest risk commodities beyond deforestation.
- Efforts to increase farm-level traceability, despite challenges with smallholders.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2039
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityPlastic Pollution