Towers Watson
Towers Watson, officially known as Willis Towers Watson, is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1828, the firm has evolved significantly, merging with Towers Watson in 2016 to enhance its service offerings across various sectors. Operating in over 140 countries, Willis Towers Watson excels in risk management, insurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Their unique blend of data analytics and industry expertise allows them to deliver tailored solutions that address complex client challenges. Recognised for its innovative approach, the company has consistently maintained a strong market position, serving a diverse clientele that includes multinational corporations and government entities. With a commitment to driving results through strategic insights, Willis Towers Watson remains a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of today’s business landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Towers Watson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Towers Watson's score of 42 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Towers Watson's reported carbon emissions
Towers Watson (WTW), headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Although specific carbon emissions data is not available, WTW has established significant reduction targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, WTW is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time employee (FTE) within the same timeframe. By 2028, WTW plans for 67% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets. For long-term goals, WTW targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting. These commitments align with the 1.5°C climate target, demonstrating WTW's dedication to sustainable practices and responsible corporate governance in the professional services sector.
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Towers Watson is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
