Union Chimique Belge (UCB) | Sustainability Performance

https://www.ucb.com

UCB is a company that focuses on research, development, and production of pharmaceuticals.

1928

Belgium

5,001 - 10,000 employees

Pharmaceuticals

$1B - 10B in revenue

$1B - 10B in profitability

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Sustainability Ranking & Industry Benchmark

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Overall^{^ⓈThis is a simple, transparent and data-based ranking measuring the overall sustainability performance of a company. It takes into account the following factors:Carbon emissions intensity (normalized by industry)
Share of renewable electricity consumption (normalized by industry)
Sustainability maturity
Intent to leverage sustainability solutions
Sustainability accreditations and certifications

The ranking takes into account all companies in illuminem's database. It leverages publicly available data as well as responses from the brief illuminem survey (please fill it out here for your company).}

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in Belgium^{^ⓈThis ranking uses the same criteria as the overall ranking but is limited to comparing the company with others in the same geography, based on its headquarters location, within Illuminem's database.
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#300

in Health Care^{^ⓈThis ranking uses the same criteria as the overall ranking but is limited to comparing the company with others in the same industry within Illuminem's database.
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Sustainability Maturity

^{^ⓈMaturity measures how far along a company is on its sustainability journey.

It takes into account various factors such as:Breadth and depth of sustainability strategy
Investment in sustainability
External stakeholder engagement on sustainability topics
Disclosure, awareness and management of environmental performance
Sustainability certifications, awards and memberships

The maturity rank is based on a company's overall maturity score compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher maturity result in a higher rank.
Companies at the early stage of their sustainability journey are usually just starting to recognize the importance of sustainability. Their goals are often compliance-driven, cost-saving, or reputation-based, rather than deeply integrated into their core business strategy. Example solutions include services to comply with regulations, compliance software, consulting services, energy management & efficiency to reduce cost, certifications etc.
Companies with high sustainability maturity have deeply integrated sustainability into their core strategy and view it as a competitive advantage. Sustainability is not just a compliance requirement but a business driver that aligns with long-term value creation. Example solutions include insetting & supply chain services, carbon neutrality solutions, circular economy models, innovations in sustainable products and services etc.
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Sustainability Intent

^{^ⓈIntent measures a company's likelihood to buy sustainability products and services in the near future.

It takes into account various factors such as:Expressed intent by relevant company employees to buy sustainability solutions (reported directly to illuminem)
Previous company activity in buying relevant solutions (reported to illuminem or aggregated from global registries)
News or public reports by the company signaling interest to buy relevant solutions
Intensity and progress against sustainability targets or pledges (reported publicly by the company)
Level of pressure on sustainability performance from relevant stakeholders (as reported by the company or estimated based on industry/geography)

The intent rank is based on a company's overall intent score compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher intent results in a higher rank.
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Industry Rank

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Reporting

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UN Global Compact

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Carbon emissions

Reveal data for 1 credit

38.4K^{^ⓈGIST}2023

Industry rank: 143 out of 527^{^ⓈThe carbon emissions rank is based on a company's CO2 equivalent Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database. Higher emissions result in a lower rank.}

Total CO2 emissions
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Scopes 1+2

All scopes

Scope 1

Scope 2

Scope 3 downstream

Scope 3 upstream

Industry benchmark
(adj. for company revenues)

38.4K

2023^{^ⓈGIST}

B/M^{^ⓈThe carbon emissions benchmark value represents the average carbon intensity (revenue-based) of all other companies in the same industry (with over 50 companies) in Illuminem's database, adjusted for the revenue of the selected company.}

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Carbon emissions breakdown

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Renewable electricity

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36%^{^ⓈGIST}2023

Industry rank: 86 out of 527^{^ⓈThe renewables rank is based on a company's share of renewable electricity (as a percentage of total electricity consumption) compared to other companies in the same industry (over 50 companies) within Illuminem's database.}

Total electricity consumption
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Total electricity

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Female employees

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Share of female employees (%)

65%

37%

100

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Company

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SDG impact

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2023

1. No Poverty- USD
2. Zero Hunger- USD
3. Good Health and Well-being- USD
4. Quality Education- USD
5. Gender Equality- USD
6. Clean Water and Sanitation- USD
7. Affordable and Clean Energy- USD
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth- USD
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure- USD
10. Reduced Inequalities- USD
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities- USD
12. Responsible Consumption and Production- USD
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15. Life on Land- USD
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions- USD
17. Partnerships for the Goals- USD

Waste

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1.2K

Total waste generated (tonnes)

Total waste

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Industry Benchmark

1.2K

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Waste management

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Water management

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Pay gap breakdown

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Energy consumption breakdown

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Health & safety

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Externalities

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Sustainability targets and commitments

Target	Year	Value	Scope	Baseline
Interim emissions reduction	2030	38%	-	2015
Share of renewables^{^ⓈCompany sustainability report}	2030	100%	Electricity	-

Progress against targets

^{^ⓈCompany sustainability report}

In 2023, UCB made progress in implementing its transition plan by decreasing emissions it controls in most categories, engaging suppliers towards setting science-based targets, and pursuing renewable energy sources. UCB reached 93.9% renewable electricity for all sites, including rented offices, and 100% in owned sites, with 18% self-produced. The company improved the proportion of suppliers with science-based targets to 59.4% and introduced a 'green factor' in supplier evaluation. UCB also explored geothermal energy design and increased the proportion of biogas from biomass waste to replace natural gas. The company launched a physical power purchase agreement in Braine-l'Alleud, covering 25% of electricity needs, and is exploring Virtual Power Purchase agreements in Europe.

Sustainability employees

Veronique Toully

Sustainability Officer

Sustainability contacts

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Union Chimique Belge (UCB) | Sustainability Performance

Sustainability Ranking & Industry Benchmark

Sustainability Maturity

Sustainability Intent

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Reporting

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Carbon emissions

Carbon emissions breakdown

Renewable electricity

Female employees

SDG impact

Waste

Waste management

Water management

Diversity & inclusion

Pay gap breakdown

Energy consumption breakdown

Health & safety

Externalities

SDG impact (historical)

Sustainability targets and commitments

Progress against targets

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