Dow and Univar Solutions Expand Low-Carbon Distribution Pact
Event summary
- Dow and Univar Solutions signed a long-term agreement on June 1, 2026, to distribute Dow's Decarbia™ low-carbon products with Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) certificates.
- The deal expands access to low-carbon solutions across key markets, including beauty, personal care, home care, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
- Dow's low-carbon product footprints are calculated using a Carbon Footprint Ledger (CFL) methodology, assured under ISO14067 and GHG Protocol standards.
- Univar Solutions will leverage its global distribution network to help customers meet Scope 3 emissions reduction targets.
The big picture
This agreement underscores the growing emphasis on sustainability in the chemical and specialty ingredients sectors. By combining Dow's low-carbon product portfolio with Univar Solutions' global distribution capabilities, the partnership aims to accelerate value chain decarbonization. The deal reflects a broader industry trend towards verifiable, low-carbon solutions as companies strive to meet regulatory and consumer demands for reduced emissions.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly customers in key markets will integrate Dow's Decarbia™ products into their supply chains to meet sustainability goals.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether the third-party verified low-carbon options will help customers meet increasingly stringent Scope 3 emissions regulations.
- Scalability
- The pace at which Dow and Univar Solutions can scale the distribution of low-carbon products to meet growing global demand.
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