Univar Solutions Named on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2023 List

The list recognizes 500 companies for delivering on their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) commitments.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today that it has been named on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. This marks a second consecutive year of recognition from this significant award presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on December 7, 2022 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.

Through publicly available information derived from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as well as Corporate Citizenship Reporting the 2023 list was built to represent those who have measured and performed well against key performance indicators (KPI). Data gathered includes the independent survey asking United States citizens about their perception of Univar Solutions and its activities related to CSR and ESG.

"We're pleased to mark our second consecutive year of recognition from Newsweek as this further demonstrates our focus on environmental sustainability, social impact, and good governance efforts," said David Jukes, president and chief executive officer. "Throughout the year we've accelerated the integration of our ESG goals across the Company globally as we take our responsibilities seriously and work to consistently demonstrate our ability to deliver on our ambitious goals, including reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050."

Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023 recognizes the top 500 into this most distinguished category. Spanning numerous industries, this honor reflects Univar Solutions focus on incorporating sustainability into its operating strategies, processes and culture, Notable highlights from these efforts include mapping out, for the first time, Scope 3 emissions for its entire supply chain, thereby setting the path for broader emissions reduction actions; being recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, after achieving a score of 100 on the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index; establishing its Community Bonds program focused on corporate philanthropy; defining a natural and sustainable products framework; and increasing on-site generation of renewable electricity as part of the Company's commitment to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2050.

"I couldn't be more proud to see Univar Solutions again being named on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies as this reflects the dedication of our hardworking people across the Company," said Jennifer McIntyre, chief people & culture officer and executive ESG lead. "By incorporating ESG into our operating strategies, processes and culture, we are well positioned to make a positive impact on society, the environment and economies around the globe."

View the entire list at: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-most-responsible-companies-2023

Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at www.univarsolutions.com.

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