- Changing weather patterns due to climate change
- Increasing climate change regulation
- Pressure on water infrastructure for availability and quality
- Increased pressures associated with responsible disposal
- Deforestation impact from curing fuel procurement
- Loss of biodiversity
Universal Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Universal Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 521.1K tCO2e. 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
521.1K tCO2e
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
1.6M m3 (withdrawn); 620160 m3 (consumed)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
71.0K tons
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
95.4K MWh (Scope 1); 49868 MWh (Scope 2)
2022-04 to 2023-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 521.1K tCO2e |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 29.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 23.4K tCO2e |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 115.4K tCO2e |
| 2018-04 to 2019-03 | 0.099 tons CO2e/thousands $ in revenues |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute emissions throughout global operations due to increased renewable energy use.
- Increased water reuse in several operations with infrastructure upgrades.
- Decreased total amount of waste generated globally.
- Limited hazardous waste to 1% of all operational waste.
- Achieved 79% traceability in timber supply chain.
- Contracted farmers did not convert natural forest to a different land use type in FY 2023.
- Planted 16,841,467 trees during CY23.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2020 base year
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions target (under evaluation)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaterWasteForestryChild LaborForced LaborSafe Work EnvironmentFair and Equal TreatmentFreedom of AssociationCompliance with & Protection of the LawSupply Chain Integrity