Global consumer goods manufacturer Unilever is stepping up its clean electricity strategy by joining the Climate Group's 24/7 Coalition, as it seeks to match its power demand with renewable generation around the clock.
The announcement was made during the Climate Group's Opportunity Summit, held as part of London Climate Action Week, where the business outlined how it intends to strengthen the role of renewable electricity in cutting operational emissions.
Rianne Buter, Global Head of Sustainability at Unilever, said joining the coalition will help businesses work together to solve some of the energy transition's most complex challenges.
“At Unilever, we are incredibly proud of the progress we've made so far on renewable energy. Last year, we achieved 85% renewable energy across our operations. That, of course, is also a key driver of our Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation,” says Rianne.
Unilever says the next phase of its energy transition is not simply about buying more renewable electricity, but ensuring clean power is available precisely when and where it is needed.
