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Cdw

CDW Corporation, commonly referred to as CDW, is a leading provider of technology solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence across North America, serving a diverse clientele that includes businesses, government entities, and educational institutions. Specialising in IT products and services, CDW offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud services. What sets CDW apart is its commitment to delivering tailored technology solutions that meet the unique needs of its customers. With a robust portfolio and a focus on innovation, CDW has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised as a top IT provider in the industry. As a trusted partner in the technology sector, CDW continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a customer-centric approach, solidifying its reputation as a go-to resource for IT solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Cdw's score of 36 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cdw's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, CDW reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,075,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 22,315,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,833,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 19,481,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, CDW's total emissions were approximately 11,158,437,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 3,427,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 13,140,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 11,141,869,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on managing and reducing emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 categories. Despite the emissions data, CDW has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a competitive industry context, where many organisations are increasingly prioritising sustainability and carbon neutrality.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cdw's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Cdw is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cdw is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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