Universal Corp
Universal's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Universal 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).
Universal has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Universal's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Universal amounted to 156,216 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 Universal increased by 7.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Universal's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Universal's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Universal were 108,983 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Universal reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Universal's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Universal's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Universal's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Universal reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47,233 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Universal use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Universal reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Universal's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Universal's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Universal reported 725,386 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 Universal includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Universal's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Universal's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Universal reported total Scope 3 emissions of 725,386 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
Has Universal reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Universal's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 35.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Universal disclose?
In 2024, Universal reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Universal's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Universal's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 481,833 tCO₂e (100%)
Universal's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Universal’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Universal reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 108,983 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,749 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 39.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Universal's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Universal's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Universal reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 39.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.87 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Universal rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Universal ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Universal among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Universal's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Universal reported a total carbon footprint of 881,602 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 506.68% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Universal's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.36%. a