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Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions Inc., a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1924, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries including food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. With a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, Univar Solutions stands out for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and product performance, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Recognised for its market leadership, Univar Solutions has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and reach. As a key player in the chemical distribution sector, the company continues to drive growth and deliver value to its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Univar Solutions'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.

66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Univar Solutions's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Univar Solutions's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Univar Solutions reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,282,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 24,644,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 8,800,910,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 20% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, and a 40% reduction by 2030, using a 2019/2020 baseline. Additionally, Univar Solutions is committed to achieving net-zero direct emissions by 2050, which encompasses all scopes of emissions. They also aim for a 15% intensity reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Univar Solutions is actively increasing on-site generation of renewable electricity as part of their strategy to meet these targets. Their commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing their dedication to aligning with global climate goals.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
105,872,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
31,528,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Univar Solutions's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Univar Solutions is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Univar Solutions 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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