ESG Ratings
SUSTAINALYTICS - UCB rating: 13.7
The rating scale is made up of 5 risk levels ranging from severe risk (>40) to negligible risk (<10).
The scoring methodology is based on the assessment of 20 key ESG topics.
MSCI - UCB rating: AA
The rating scale is made up of 7 levels ranging from CCC (poor performance) to AAA (excellent performance).
The scoring methodology is based on the assessment of 37 key ESG topics.
Based on the latest update (June 2022), the UCB rating is AA.
ISS ESG - UCB rating: B-
The rating scale is made up of 12 levels ranging from D- (poor performance) to A+ (excellent performance).
The scoring methodology is based on the assessment of up to 100 sector specific criterias.
CDP - UCB ratings: A- for climate change, A- for water security
The rating scale is made up of 9 levels ranging from F (no information available) to A (excellent performance).
The scoring methodology is based on the assessment of 12 topics related to environment impact.
Based on the latest update (2022), UCB ratings are:
- A- for climate change
- B for water security
WDI - UCB disclosure score is only available to WDI signatory investors.
The Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI) aims to improve corporate transparency and accountability on workforce issues, provide companies and investors with comprehensive and comparable data and help increase the provision of good jobs worldwide.
For the first time in 2020, UCB was one of 141 companies which took part in the WDI survey and had a level of disclosure higher than average for first time responders.
FTSE4Good Index & BEL® ESG Index
The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to identify companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance practices measured against globally recognised standards.
The BEL® ESG Index is designed to facilitate the adoption of mainstream sustainable investment solutions by investors, identifying and tracking the companies within the BEL® 20 and the BEL® Mid indices that have demonstrated the best ESG practices.
Environment: Our 2030 Targets
Human health and the health of our planet are deeply intertwined. We are reducing our environmental footprint across our business activities and operations, keeping in mind both current and future generations
Our targets are set in absolute numbers - independent of our business growth - benchmarked against 2015.
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Become carbon neutral:
- reducing the emissions by 35%
- compensating those we cannot reduce2023 - CO2 emission (tons): 85 332
2022 - CO2 emission (tons): 73 818
2021 - CO2 emission (tons): 67 227
2020 - CO2 emission (tons): 72 400
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Reduce water consumption by 20%
2023 - Water(m3): 476 866
2022 - Water(m3): 526 021
2021 - Water(m3): 558 320
2020 - Water(m3): 568 720
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Reduce waste generation by 25%
2023 - Waste (tons): 10 858
2022 - Waste (tons): 5 821
2021 - Waste (tons): 6 752
2020 - Waste (tons): 6 014
Social
As of 31 December 2024
Strong presence around the globe
Europe: 6 241
U.S: 1 908
Int'l Markets: 1 229
1 817 new colleagues joined us
51 / 49 gender split
9.5% employee turnover
Governance
Conducting business in a responsible way that drives ethical behavior is fundamental to our continued success and to delivering on commitments to our stakeholders.
Code of Conduct
The UCB Code of Conduct is our governing policy that reflects UCB’s core company values, including accountability and integrity. The Code outlines the general principles of business conduct that are expected from UCB colleagues and partners throughout the world.
Employees and contractors are required to undertake mandatory training on the UCB Code of Conduct, which is incorporated into each employee/contractor’s training plan.
Employees who completed the code of conduct training:
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2024
98 -
2023
100 -
2022
100 -
2021
95 -
2020
95 -
2019
96