Royal Unibrew, a prominent player in the beverage industry, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Northern Europe. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of beer, soft drinks, and malt beverages, with a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Faxe and Royal Beer. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Royal Unibrew has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach. The company is recognised for its unique brewing techniques and sustainable practices, positioning it favourably within the competitive landscape. As a result, Royal Unibrew has garnered a strong market presence, making it a key player in the European beverage sector.
How does Royal Unibrew's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Royal Unibrew's score of 83 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Royal Unibrew reported total carbon emissions of approximately 627,419,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 34,524,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 14,490,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The largest share came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 1,052,396,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services (367,646,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (58,160,000 kg CO2e). Royal Unibrew has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040, with a further commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. The company is also focused on sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Royal Unibrew's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Royal Unibrew is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.