Unisys Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Ethics and Compliance
- Environmental Stewardship
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Associate Engagement
- Corporate Giving
- Data Security
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 74% from the 2006 baseline year.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by almost 90% from the base year.
- Achieved approximately 30% renewable energy in purchased electricity in 2020.
- Reduced metric tonnes per million USD of revenue by 27%.
- Reduced metric tonnes per headcount by 60%.
- Reduced energy use per headcount by 60%.
Social Achievements
- Increased global representation of women from 22% to 23% since January 2021.
- Increased UREG population in the US from 17% to 20% within senior management and above levels.
- 72% of associates actively engaged (83% survey participation).
- 73% of associates view DEI efforts favorably.
- Received a perfect score on the 2021 Disability Equality Index.
- Launched “Coffee with Peter” series for DEI education.
- Expanded DEI education to include unconscious bias training.
- Introduced a neurodiversity program.
- Supported veterans through the Hiring Our Heroes program.
- Welcomed two new Associate Impact Groups (AIGs): BlackU and Ability Innovation Group.
Governance Achievements
- Revised the Unisys Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
- More than 95% of associates completed ethics and security training.
- Improved micro-learning to assign relevant training based on role, function, or geography.
- Investigated 127 allegations of Code violations and substantiated 64 matters in 2020. No material lawsuits or regulatory inquiries from compliance misconduct.
- Appointed privacy leads in each business unit.
- Promoted former Chief Information Security Officer to Corporate Security and Infrastructure Officer (CSIO).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Establish a net zero goal during 2022.
- Not disclosed
- Establish Science Based Target initiatives by end of July 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing number and severity of weather-related events posing risks to employees, clients, and locations.
- Increased electricity demand due to rising temperatures.
- Supply chain disruptions (addressed through ESG survey of key suppliers and partnership with EcoVadis).
- 300% increase in attacks against the network due to virtual working environment.
Mitigation Strategies
- Establishing Science Based Target initiatives (by end of July 2022) for near-term goals.
- Establishing a net zero goal during 2022 (long-term goal).
- Helping clients reduce carbon footprints through efficient IT solutions and cloud migration.
- Using LEED principles in renovation and construction projects.
- Implementing flexible work environments to right-size real estate footprint.
- Reducing unnecessary corporate travel.
- Partnering with EcoVadis for independent third-party sustainability ratings for top suppliers.
- Focusing on endpoint protection for remote laptops and devices to mitigate cyberattacks.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 75% of key suppliers responded to ESG survey (2021)
Responsible Procurement
- ESG survey of key suppliers
- Partnership with EcoVadis for sustainability ratings
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased electricity demand
Opportunities
- Infrastructure efficiencies and renewable energy opportunities in cloud environments.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Digital Workplace Solutions (minimizing travel)
Awards & Recognition
- Perfect score on 2021 Disability Equality Index
- DiversityInc 2020 Noteworthy Companies Top 50
- Premio Mulheres Na Liderança award (Brazil)
- Aegis Graham Bell Award for Unisys Stealth in "Innovation in Cybersecurity"
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Governance
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Mental Health and Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Reached 2026 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal five years early.
- Set a new Net Zero Goal for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
- Reduced aggregated Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 37% compared to the 2020 baseline year.
- Reduced energy consumption by 38% from 2019 to 2022.
- Reduced CO2e emissions from air travel for business by 19% and car travel by 57% compared to 2019.
Social Achievements
- Expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training to all associates.
- Embedded ESG into procurement processes by including sustainability questions in supplier RFPs.
- Identified mental health and well-being as priority pillars and provided access to new support services.
- 75% of associates reported being “fully engaged” in the annual engagement survey.
Governance Achievements
- Launched a Speak Up policy to report potential violations of the Code of Ethics.
- Developed the first Sustainability Report referencing GRI Universal Standards.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 sources by 2030.
- 78% of suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027.
- Reduce combined absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 75% by 2030 from a 2020 base year.
Environmental Challenges
- Addressing Scope 3 emissions.
- Maintaining momentum on DEI goals.
- Ensuring supplier compliance with ESG standards.
Mitigation Strategies
- Set an SBTi-validated target for 78% of suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027.
- Implemented mandatory DEI training and established a DEI Council.
- Embedded ESG into procurement processes and used EcoVadis ratings for supplier assessment.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 92 suppliers assessed for environmental and social impacts through EcoVadis.
Responsible Procurement
- Business Partner Code of Business Conduct
- ESG considerations in RFPs and contracts.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards, SASB Professional Commercial Services and Software & IT Services standards
Certifications: ISO 14001 (at some sites), ISO 45001 (Columbian operations)
Third-party Assurance: ISOS Group, Inc. (for energy consumption, Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
Awards & Recognition
- CDP B- rating
- ISS Prime rating
- EcoVadis Gold rating (Unisys Europe Limited)
- MSCI A rating
- Disability Equality Index 100% score
- DivHERsity Top 20 Companies Award
- DivHERsity Top 20 Most Innovative Practice Award
- Forbes: America’s Best Employers for Women
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change and carbon emissions
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Ethical and responsible AI use
- Business continuity management
- Workplace mobility and workforce advancement
- Ethical and responsible AI use
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 47% from 2019 to 2023
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by over 50% compared to the 2020 baseline
- Right-sized real estate footprint, eliminating 5,168 tonnes of carbon
- Collected and processed over 300,000 lbs of end-of-life electronics for recycling
- Reduced GHG emissions by 730 tonnes through employee selection of environmentally friendly travel options
Social Achievements
- 71% of employees reported being “fully engaged” in the annual engagement survey
- 48% of leadership positions globally and 53% in the US are held by women
- Completed over 338,650 employee training hours in Unisys University
- Launched DEI training for all employees in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Maintained a “Prime” rating from ISS for ESG leadership and risk management
- Maintained a “Gold” rating from EcoVadis for Unisys Europe Limited, placing in the top 5% of companies across all industries
- Achieved an “A” rating from MSCI for ESG risk and opportunity management
- Created an Investigations Oversight Team in 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 sources by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions to achieve net-zero by 2030
- Managing data privacy and security risks in a global environment
- Attracting and retaining top talent in a competitive labor market
Mitigation Strategies
- Migrating to more efficient facilities and procuring renewable power
- Implementing robust data privacy and security policies and training programs
- Investing in employee training and development, promoting workplace mobility and transparent paths to advancement
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 177 suppliers assessed for environmental and social impacts through EcoVadis
Responsible Procurement
- Business Partner Code of Business Conduct
- Supplier Diversity Program
- ESG considerations integrated into sourcing and contracting processes
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards, SASB Professional Commercial Services and Software & IT Services standards, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 45001 (Colombian operations)
Third-party Assurance: ISOS Group (energy consumption, Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
Awards & Recognition
- CDP 'B' rating for climate-related disclosures
- EcoVadis 'Gold' rating for Unisys Europe Limited
- ISS 'Prime' rating
- MSCI 'A' rating
- Forbes 2023 Best Employers for Diversity (Ranked 161st)
- Forbes 2023 Best Employers for Women (Ranked 63rd)
- Divhersity Award (India)
- Disability Equality Index, Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion