Climate Change Data

Unisys Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:4,433 metric tonnes (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:30% (2020)
Total Energy Consumption:92,000 MWh/year (2020)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Establish a net zero goal during 2022.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:26,842 metric tonnes of CO2e (location-based) and 26,917 metric tonnes of CO2e (market-based) Scope 2; 809 metric tonnes of CO2e Scope 1; 6,421 metric tonnes of CO2e from business travel (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:809 metric tonnes of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:26,842 metric tonnes of CO2e (location-based) and 26,917 metric tonnes of CO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:6,421 metric tonnes of CO2e (business travel)
Total Energy Consumption:67,197,039 kWh
Waste Generated:More than 200,000 pounds of end-of-life electronics collected and recycled in 2022
Carbon Intensity:0.016 tonnes CO2e/sq.ft; 1.37 tonnes CO2e/headcount; 14 tonnes CO2e/$ million of revenue

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 sources by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • 78% of suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027.
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:22,801 metric tonnes of CO2e (location-based) and 22,127 metric tonnes of CO2e (market-based) Scope 2; 430 metric tonnes of CO2e Scope 1
Scope 1 Emissions:430 metric tonnes of CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:22,801 metric tonnes of CO2e (location-based)
Total Energy Consumption:194,227,456 kWh (electricity)
Waste Generated:Over 300,000 lbs of end-of-life electronics in 2023
Carbon Intensity:0.015 tonnes CO2e/sq.ft. (Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based)

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and 2 sources by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 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