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 - Ratings: A- for climate change, & water security, A for supplier engagement

CDP scoring is composed of 8 levels, going from D- (Starting to disclose environmental information) to A (best-practice transparency and performance). The scoring methodology is based on the assessment of 16 categories related to environment impact.

Based on the latest update (2025), UCB ratings are:

• A for climate change
• A- for water security
• A for supplier engagement

 

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.

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.

UCB code of conduct

Employees who completed the code of conduct training:

Corporate governance