Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions, a leading player in the Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1924, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, providing a diverse range of chemical products and services.
Specialising in the distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients, Univar Solutions stands out for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers tailored solutions across various sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, ensuring high-quality products that meet stringent industry standards.
With a robust market position, Univar Solutions has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its product portfolio and distribution capabilities. This dedication to excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the chemical distribution landscape.
+32 vs industry average
Univar Solutions’s score of 87 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Univar Solutions's reported carbon emissions
Univar Solutions, a US-based company operating in the Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry, reported a total of approximately 9.03 billion kilograms of CO2e in 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 9.00 billion kilograms of CO2e. For the year 2022, total emissions were approximately 9.29 billion kilograms of CO2e. In 2021, Univar Solutions emitted approximately 10.34 billion kilograms of CO2e.
Univar Solutions has established several climate commitments. The company is working towards achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2050, which includes increasing on-site generation of renewable electricity.
Key reduction targets include:
- A 20% absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 CO2e by 2025, using a 2019/2020 baseline.
- A 40% absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 CO2e by 2030, against the same baseline.
- A 15% intensity reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using a 2023 baseline.
Furthermore, the company previously aimed for a 15% reduction in energy use and emissions (tCO2e) per million USD in sales by 2021, from a 2016 baseline, for Scope 1 and Scope 2. Univar Solutions has also indicated a commitment to net-zero direct emissions by 2050.
The emissions data for Univar Solutions is cascaded from its corporate family, Univar Solutions Inc.
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Univar Solutions’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2025
20% reduction in Scope 2
• 20 percent absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 CO2 e by 2025 against baseline.1 • 40 percent absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 CO2 e b…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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