Dow and Univar Solutions Expand Access to Low-Carbon Products Through Global Distribution Agreement
Dow and Univar Solutions have signed a long-term agreement to expand the availability of low-carbon chemical products across global markets, supporting customers’ efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions and advance sustainability goals.
The partnership will enable Univar Solutions to distribute Dow’s Decarbia™ low-carbon product portfolio, accompanied by Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) certificates, through its extensive global distribution network. The products will be available to customers across a range of sectors, including beauty and personal care, home care, food, pharmaceuticals and industrial performance markets.
The agreement builds on the long-standing relationship between the two companies and responds to growing demand for verified low-carbon materials as businesses seek to decarbonise their supply chains.
Dow’s low-carbon products are supported by its Carbon Footprint Ledger (CFL) methodology, which provides product-level carbon footprint calculations aligned with international standards, including ISO 14067 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Standard. The methodology is subject to limited assurance, helping customers access transparent and verifiable emissions data.
Brendy Lange, President of Performance Materials & Coatings at Dow, said the agreement demonstrates how collaboration across value chains can accelerate decarbonisation efforts while creating value for customers. He noted that combining Dow’s low-carbon product portfolio with Univar Solutions’ distribution capabilities would help organisations pursue sustainability objectives with greater confidence.
David Jukes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Univar Solutions, said the collaboration would broaden access to third-party verified low-carbon products and provide customers with more sustainable supply chain options. He added that the company’s global reach and portfolio of specialty ingredients position it to support customers seeking meaningful reductions in their carbon footprints.
The agreement reflects increasing momentum across the chemical industry to develop and commercialise products with lower embedded emissions. As regulatory requirements tighten and corporate climate commitments expand, demand for reliable carbon footprint data and lower-carbon alternatives is expected to continue growing.
Both companies said they will continue investing in sustainable products and capabilities, with the latest agreement representing a further step towards enabling emissions reductions across industrial value chains and supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
