Universal Robina (UVRBF)

Overall impact
C (49)

Commentary

Universal Robina is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 49.1 for overall impact (39th percentile compared to all companies), Universal Robina ranks 71st out of 120 industry peers, behind Tofutti Brands, Chobani, Cranswick and 67 others, and ahead of PSSI, Zivo Bioscience, Ingredion and 46 others. On top material causes for Universal Robina's industry (Food), Universal Robina performs well in No Poverty (83.7 score) and Terrestrial Biodiversity (80.6) and performs poorly in Child and Maternal Health (21.1 score), Sustainable Use of Water (0.0), Clean Water Access (0.0) and 4 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
13,546
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Food Products
Sub-industry
Packaged Foods & Meats
SASB industry
Processed Foods
Headquarters
Philippines
Share classes
UVRBF
UVRBY
ADR
Description
Universal Robina Corporation operates as a branded food product company in the Philippines and internationally. It operates through Branded Consumer Foods, and Agro-Industrial and Commodity Food Products segments. The Branded Consumer Foods segment manufactures and distributes a range of salty snacks, chocolates, candies, biscuits, bakery products, beverages, instant noodles, and pasta, as well as ready-to-drink tea products. This segment also manufactures bi-axially oriented polypropylene films that are used in packaging; and flexible packaging materials for various branded products. The Agro-Industrial And Commodity Foods segment engages in hog and poultry farming; and manufacturing and distributing animal feeds, glucose, and soya products, as well as animal health products. This segment is also involved in sugar milling and refining, as well as flour milling and pasta manufacturing activities; and renewable energy business. The company sells its branded food products to supermarkets, wholesalers, convenience stores, trading companies, and distributors, as well as consumer food products through retailers and regional distributors to approximately 300,000 outlets. Its licensed brands include Nissin Cup Noodles, Nissin Yakisoba Instant Noodles and Nissin Pasta Express, Vitasoy, Calbee and B'lue, and others. The company was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Quezon City, the Philippines. Universal Robina Corporation is a subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Universal Robina, based on its industry sub-industry Packaged Foods & Meats. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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