- global economic fluctuations
- ongoing geopolitical tensions
- supply chain disruptions
- significant increase in significant releases (29 percent increase)
Univar Solutions Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Univar Solutions Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 122.7K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 93.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 28.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 9.1M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
122.7K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
10.29% of all electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
466.2K m3/year (wastewater)
2022
Waste
7.7K tons/year (hazardous)
2022
Energy Use
527.7K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 93.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 122.7K tCO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 141.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 16.31 percent from our baseline.
- Reduced absolute hazardous waste totals by 25.3 percent compared to our baseline.
- Disclosed our second year of Scope 3 emissions and delivered reductions in key areas, resulting in an intensity reduction of 25.26 percent of our overall Scope 3 emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water waste 15 percent by 2025 against baseline.
- Reduce significant chemical releases 40 percent by 2025 (against our baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- 20 percent absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 CO2e by 2025 against baseline.
- 40 percent absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 CO2e by 2030 against baseline.
- Assess 80 percent of our suppliers (measured by spend) on their sustainability performance, with minimum standards for those assessed being met by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero direct emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionResource UseRelease PreventionSustainable SolutionsSerious About SafetyDiversity, Equity, & InclusionCommunity EngagementCorporate GovernanceStakeholder EngagementBusiness EthicsSustainable Sourcing