Univar Solutions LLC
Univar Solutions's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Univar Solutions completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Univar Solutions has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Univar Solutions's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Univar Solutions amounted to 112,355 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Univar Solutions decreased by 4.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Univar Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Univar Solutions's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Univar Solutions were 89,555 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Univar Solutions reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Univar Solutions's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Univar Solutions's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.52%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Univar Solutions's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Univar Solutions reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,712 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 22,800 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Univar Solutions reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Univar Solutions's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 34.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Univar Solutions's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Univar Solutions's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Univar Solutions use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Univar Solutions reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Univar Solutions's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Univar Solutions's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Univar Solutions reported 8,680,670 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Univar Solutions includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Univar Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Univar Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Univar Solutions reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,680,670 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Univar Solutions's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Univar Solutions's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Univar Solutions disclose?
In 2024, Univar Solutions reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Univar Solutions's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Univar Solutions's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,449,205 tCO₂e (97.33%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 185,753 tCO₂e (2.14%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 29,125 tCO₂e (0.34%)
Univar Solutions's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Univar Solutions’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Univar Solutions reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 93,835 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,475 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.18 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Univar Solutions's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Univar Solutions's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Univar Solutions reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 73.41, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Univar Solutions rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Univar Solutions ranked 2 out of 2 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Univar Solutions among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Univar Solutions's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Univar Solutions reported a total carbon footprint of 8,793,025 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.4% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Univar Solutions's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.02%.a