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Univar Solutions Releases 2024 ESG Report

In June 2025, Univar Solutions LLC, a premier global provider of specialized ingredient solutions, announced the publication of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for 2024. This report, which is accessible on their official website, showcases notable advancements made by the company as it approaches the final year of its current ESG objectives. Key highlights reveal significant progress across various sustainability fronts, indicating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and corporate governance.

Key Highlights of the ESG Report

1. Sustainable Products Portfolio Development: Univar Solutions has made strides in expanding its portfolio of natural and sustainably sourced products. This expansion is pivotal in supporting the company’s ambitions to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

2. Reduction in Absolute Emissions: The company reports a 26% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to its baseline, demonstrating operations below the 20% target set for the end of 2025. This achievement is critical as companies worldwide work to mitigate their environmental footprints.

3. Waste Management Initiatives: Univar Solutions has successfully decreased its hazardous waste output by 10% from the baseline while increasing the diversion of non-hazardous waste to an impressive 34%, a remarkable 117% rise from the initial benchmark.

4. Water Usage Reduction: There has been a noteworthy 36% decline in water waste, exceeding the expected targets set by the firm.

5. Safety Performance Improvement: The total case incident rate (TCIR) has fallen to 0.36, marking the second-best performance recorded to date, and is under the 2025 goal of 0.38.

6. Sustainable Sourcing Goals: Univar Solutions has met its goal of ensuring that all product suppliers received the Supplier Code of Conduct by the end of 2023. As of 2024, around 69.1% of product supplier spending has undergone a sustainability evaluation via the EcoVadis platform.

Company CEO's Remarks

David Jukes, President and CEO of Univar Solutions, expressed his ongoing admiration for the talent and innovation among employees, attributing the organization’s progress to their commitment. He emphasized that the positive results reflect the staff's dedication to the company's values while enhancing operational efficiency, ultimately leading to lower emissions.

The year 2024 is a significant milestone for Univar Solutions as it commemorates its centennial, having been founded on August 8, 1924. The company's founding vision prioritized the health, wellness, and safety of communities. To celebrate its centenary, employees participated in 100 volunteer projects over 100 days, positively impacting various global communities.

Future Commitments

Looking ahead, Alexa Colin, the company’s Chief Legal Officer and ESG Executive, conveyed her excitement regarding the progress the company has made toward achieving its ambitious goals. The teams are dedicated to analyzing the material impact of their divisions and identifying opportunities to serve clients and communities more sustainably.

Dr. Liam McCarroll, Senior Director of Global Sustainability, reaffirmed the firm's commitment to product distribution, emission reductions, and expanding its sustainable products portfolio. He shared pride in the advancements made while focusing on safety and enhancing customer experiences.

For a complete overview of Univar Solutions’ journey towards a more sustainable future, interested parties can access the full sustainability report on their official website. Univar Solutions continues to pave the way in environmental stewardship, ensuring they uphold a legacy of health, food safety, and community support across the globe.