Universal Corp 2020 SR
The report details Universal Corporation's sustainability performance for fiscal year 2020, highlighting its strategic focus on supply chain integrity and environmental stewardship. A major milestone was the commitment to set science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets through the SBTi. The company successfully navigated challenges including the global pandemic and a Withhold Release Order on Malawi tobacco by demonstrating robust social compliance programs. Environmental achievements include a reduction in absolute emissions and the implementation of water reuse and composting initiatives. Universal also expanded its plant-based ingredients platform through key acquisitions while maintaining high standards for agricultural labor practices across its global network of over 200,000 contracted farmers.
Company: Universal Corp
Sector: Consumer Staples
Country: United States
Year: 2020
Type: SR
Pages: 27
Universal Corp
Sustainability Report
The report details Universal Corporation's sustainability performance for fiscal year 2020, highlighting its strategic focus on supply chain integrity and environmental stewardship. A major milestone was the commitment to set science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets through the SBTi. The company successfully navigated challenges including the global pandemic and a Withhold Release Order on Malawi tobacco by demonstrating robust social compliance programs. Environmental achievements include a reduction in absolute emissions and the implementation of water reuse and composting initiatives. Universal also expanded its plant-based ingredients platform through key acquisitions while maintaining high standards for agricultural labor practices across its global network of over 200,000 contracted farmers.
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Document Details
Report Year
2020
Reporting Period
Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Fiscal Year
2020
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental — AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Emissions
Scope 1:
Scope 2:
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees