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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.
+3 vs industry average
Univar Solutions’s score of 59 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers has below-average carbon intensity
The Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Univar Solutions, a US-headquartered "Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers" company, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2025 as approximately 85,300,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were around 89,555,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from approximately 92,821,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Looking further back, 2022 saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 93,835,000 kg CO2e, and 2021 recorded roughly 94,884,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 emissions for 2020 were about 102,115,000 kg CO2e, and in 2019, they were approximately 124,731,000 kg CO2e.
In 2018, Univar Solutions's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 141,329,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were around 41,158,000 kg CO2e. For 2017, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 135,299,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 44,485,000 kg CO2e. In 2016, the company's Scope 1 emissions were roughly 126,356,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 45,691,000 kg CO2e. For 2015, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 105,872,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 31,528,000 kg CO2e.
Univar Solutions has a commitment to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2050, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2. The company aims for a 20% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2e by 2025 and a 40% absolute reduction by 2030, against a 2019/2020 baseline. Additionally, they target a 15% intensity reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using a 2023 baseline. These targets are inherited from the parent company, Univar Solutions Inc.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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