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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

How does Cdw'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.

58

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Cdw's score of 58 is higher than 98% 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 Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,565,031 kg CO2e, comprising 3,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,565,031 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2040. To achieve this, CDW has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to engage its supply chain, ensuring that suppliers representing 80% of purchased goods and services emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. Furthermore, CDW aims to reduce total Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from the same baseline year. CDW's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the technology hardware and equipment sector.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
3,160,000
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Scope 2
16,976,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Cdw is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cdw is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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