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Taking accountability.
Leading with sustainability.
At Univar Solutions, we're committed to creating a
cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world.
As a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, we at Univar Solutions understand the importance of a measurable commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), making a positive impact on the world around us.
Focus Areas
Environment
Explore how we are protecting the planet by managing energy and emissions, and handling resources responsibly.
Social
Learn how we are serving our people, keeping our communities safe, and guaranteeing healthy and happy employees.
Governance
See how we are cultivating an accountable culture and determining the practices and partnerships that align to our business values.
Sustainable Solutions
Discover how we can help customers develop and market sustainable products
Transition to Circular
Helping you navigate the journey towards a Circular Economy
2025 Goals
In an effort to drive meaningful change and show our continuous commitment, we've outlined a new set of ESG sustainability goals.
These ambitious standards will allow us to better serve our customers, employees, and partners today, so that together, we can shape a better tomorrow.
Climate Action
Implement technology, processes, and culture to support our sustainability journey.
Reach 20% absolute reduction in CO2e emissions by 2025, and 40% by 2030
Achieve net-zero direct emissions by 2050
Safety
Keep our employees, vendors, and customers safe at work
By 2025, reduce TCIR by 20%
Achieve 100% alignment by and utilization on our global safety program by 2025
Resource Use
Embed the principles of circularity and operational excellence.
Reduce hazardous waste and water waste by 15% by 2025
Triple non-hazardous waste recycling rates by 2025
Introduce sustainble water use at all high-risk sites
Release Prevention
Support the responsible handling of materials across our operations and supply chain.
Reduce significant chemical releases by 40% by 2025
Sustainable Sourcing
Drive improved sustainability performance and minimum standards across our diverse supplier base.
By 2023, get 100% of active suppliers to agree to our Code of Conduct
Assess 80% of suppliers on their sustainability performance (by spend) by 2025
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Increase representation across the organization and encourage employees to lead with their authentic selves.
Maintain a 100% score on the Corporate Equality Index, and at least a 78% score on the Employee Engagement Diversity & Inclusion Index
Increase female representation and ethnic diversity at the people leader level (and above) by 2025
Sustainable Solutions
Leverage sustainable products, services, and practices.
Develop sustainable characteristics for all products
Communicate the key sustainability impacts for non-product-related services
Offer circular packaging solutions for all suitable products
Community Engagement
Demonstrate our committment to local communities
Make charitable contributions through the Univar Solutions Foundation (or other similar means)
Establish employee volunteer hour contributions, and company matching gift contributions
Resources & Reporting
Explore helpful ESG reporting, performance, and policy resources
