As of 2025, Univar Solutions has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Univar Solutions's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -20%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -43%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Revenue | -15%a | 2030 |
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As of 2025, Univar Solutions has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Univar Solutions has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Univar Solutions's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 43% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 159,077 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2019.a
As of 2025, Univar Solutions is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 87.35% of the planned reduction.a
As of 2025, Univar Solutions has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Univar Solutions's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 15% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0.001 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per US Dollar (USD) of Revenue in 2023.a
Instead of reducing value chain emissions, Univar Solutions has increased them, with 2025 levels exceeding those of the 2023 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a