Universal Corp 2024 SR
The report details Universal Corporation's sustainability performance for fiscal year 2024, focusing on its tobacco and plant-based ingredients businesses. Key highlights include achieving a 91st percentile ranking from EcoVadis and entering a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement to offset 100% of U.S. electricity use by 2026. The company reported progress in its Agricultural Labor Practices program, reaching over 175,000 contracted farmers, and implemented a Behavior-Based Safety program. Environmental efforts focused on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a commitment to transition away from coal by 2030. The report also emphasizes human rights due diligence and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Company: Universal Corp
Sector: Consumer Staples
Country: United States
Year: 2024
Type: SR
Pages: 28
Universal Corp
Sustainability Report
The report details Universal Corporation's sustainability performance for fiscal year 2024, focusing on its tobacco and plant-based ingredients businesses. Key highlights include achieving a 91st percentile ranking from EcoVadis and entering a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement to offset 100% of U.S. electricity use by 2026. The company reported progress in its Agricultural Labor Practices program, reaching over 175,000 contracted farmers, and implemented a Behavior-Based Safety program. Environmental efforts focused on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with a commitment to transition away from coal by 2030. The report also emphasizes human rights due diligence and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Document Details
Report Year
2024
Reporting Period
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Fiscal Year
2024
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Standard
Sustainable Development Goals
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental — AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Emissions
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Scope 3:
Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Women in Management
Workplace Fatalities
Employees