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

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Universal Corp

Universal Corp 2020 Sustainability Report

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