Climate Change Data

United Spirits Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14.2 (’000 tonnes CO2e)
Scope 1 Emissions:4.4 (’000 tonnes CO2e)
Scope 2 Emissions:9.8 (’000 tonnes CO2e)
Scope 3 Emissions:1664 ktCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:98.6%
Total Energy Consumption:8999 TJ (direct) + 48 TJ (indirect)
Water Consumption:711 ML (total) 652 ML (water-stressed areas)
Waste Generated:61,035 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:19.8 g CO2e/litre (packaging); 225.8 g CO2e/litre (distillation)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Promoting Moderation
  • Preventing harmful use of Alcohol
  • Ensuring responsible marketing/retailing of alcohol
  • Ensuring access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene
  • Strengthening security of agri-food chains
  • Reducing or eliminating waste
  • Protecting the natural ecosystem our business relies on
  • Mitigating or adapting to climate change
  • Supporting good livelihoods and working conditions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Including and empowering women, minorities and under represented groups

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 87% reduction in absolute GHG emissions (market/net based) since 2020.
  • Achieved 98.6% renewable energy share in direct energy consumption.
  • Maintained zero waste to landfill in direct operations.
  • Replenished more than 1 million Cu.M. of water over the past three years across water-stressed sites, exceeding the 2026 target by 25%.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a micro-enterprise initiative to empower 100 smallholder women farmers in Nashik.
  • Trained 2,060 people in business & hospitality skills (Learning for Life program).
  • Educated 1,91,861 young people on the dangers of underage drinking (Act Smart India).
  • Educated 4,35,164 consumers on the dangers of drink driving (Wrong Side of the Road).

Governance Achievements

  • Identified and addressed 9 cases pertaining to Bribery & Corruption, with no cases substantiated.
  • Achieved 97% compliance rate in Annual Certification of Compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero carbon in direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
  • 100% renewable energy across all direct operations by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Achieve 50% women’s representation in USL’s Leadership Team by 2030.
  • Educate 1 million consumers about drink driving risks by 2030.
  • Create an attitude change towards underage alcohol consumption among 0.8 million young people by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 40% by 2030 (water-stressed areas); 30% improvement across the company.
  • Increase recycled content in PET bottles to 40% by 2025, 100% by 2030.
  • 100% of plastic waste collected and managed under EPR by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Water stress in 10 out of 12 operational sites.
  • Climate change risks to agricultural raw materials.
  • Potential for supply chain disruptions due to acute weather events.
  • Scope 3 emissions increased by 3.7% compared to last year.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing water efficiency measures, increasing recycling and replenishment.
  • Engaging with suppliers to improve farm management practices and promote regenerative agriculture.
  • Developing plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
  • Implementing various carbon reduction and mitigation initiatives (e.g., switching to renewable fuel, on-site solar power installations).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: SMETA 4 pillar audits for high-risk suppliers; 88% compliance on environmental criteria; 89% compliance on child labor and forced labor criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • Partnering with Suppliers Standard
  • Know Your Business Partner (KYBP) due diligence

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water stress
  • Extreme weather events
  • Risks to agricultural raw materials
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: comprehensive option, SASB

Certifications: FSSC 22000 (food safety standard certification), AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) certification at Alwar distillery

Third-party Assurance: Price Waterhouse & Co. Chartered Accountants LLP (reasonable assurance on core indicators in BRSR)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • r-PET packaging
  • Recyclable aluminium containers
  • Paper/pulp bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • MSCI ESG Rating A
  • Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating (low risk)
  • Gold Employer award by Pride Circle India
  • OHSSAI Awards — Gold 4 Star Award (Nashik, Baramati, Kumbalgodu)