Our ESG Approach
At Royal Unibrew Group, we work with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics as part of our business strategy. This work is part of our broader ambition to be THE PREFERRED CHOICE for the future. Our focus areas include:
Offering a broad portfolio of great tasting beverages, including no and low sugar and alcohol options
Decarbonizing our operations and logistics
Promoting water stewardship and efficiency
Working with suppliers on agricultural practices
Protecting biodiversity and certified sourcing
Providing a healthy, safe, and developmental working environment
Our approach is guided by recognized frameworks and reporting requirements, including the UN Global Compact, TCFD, SBTi, TNFD, SBTN, and EU CSRD. Our work is integrated into our governance and risk processes, with oversight from senior leaders and the Board.
What Guides Us
Our ESG approach is built upon three pillars, guiding our work:
- Our Consumers and Customers: We listen to our consumers and customers and continuously develop our beverage portfolio to reflect changing preferences and market trends. This includes offering a broad range of beverages across categories including no- and low-alcohol and no- and low-sugar options.
- Our Products: Our product innovation includes work on sourcing and packaging, including packaging-related initiatives across our product portfolio.
- Our People: We work to foster an inclusive, safe, and performance-driven workplace culture that supports development, accountability, and well-being. Safety is a key priority, and we continue to strengthen our safety practices to support injury prevention across our operations.
Science Based Targets
We are committed to leadership in climate and environmental performance and recognize the critical role businesses play in combating climate change. Our goals, approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), are absolute, aligned with the 1.5oC pathway, and include:
Net-zero by 2040, including full Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including FLAG
60% reduction in total emissions across our value chain (scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, compared to 2019)
Zero deforestation in our supply chain by 2025
To get there, we are investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing, and logistics. We work with selected initiatives related to packaging, agriculture, distribution, and refrigeration, focusing on resource use and operational efficiency. Currently, Scope 1 and 2 emissions account for approximately 10% of our total carbon emissions, while Scope 3 emissions represent about 90%. Together with our suppliers and business partners, we are dedicated to enhancing climate resilience and achieving our goals.
