CWT, formerly known as Carlson Wagonlit Travel, is a leading global travel management company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, CWT has established itself as a key player in the travel industry, providing innovative solutions for corporate travel, meetings, and events. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company serves a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations and government entities. CWT's core offerings include travel booking, expense management, and strategic meetings management, all designed to enhance the travel experience while optimising costs. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and technology-driven solutions, setting it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades for excellence in service delivery, CWT continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the travel management sector.
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In 2023, CWT reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,260,546,810 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,107,970 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,421,290 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority at about 12,256,016,550 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which saw a reduction from approximately 54,454,480 kg CO2e in 2022 and 42,729,730 kg CO2e in 2021. CWT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 2027, starting from 2023 levels. Additionally, the company has pledged to transition to net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These commitments were formalised through the signing of the Science Based Targets Call to Action Standard Commitment Letter in June 2021. CWT's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, CWT US, LLC, reflecting the corporate family's overall environmental impact. The company is actively working towards reducing its environmental footprint while adhering to industry standards for climate action.
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2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,777,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,772,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 29,014,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Cwt is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.