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CWS-boco International GmbH, widely recognised as CWS, stands as a premier European provider of integrated solutions spanning hygiene, workwear, and cleanroom services. Headquartered in Germany, this key player operates across 15 European countries, delivering essential business-to-business services.
The company's extensive history began in 1899 with the 'Baumwollsauberwischgesellschaft', evolving significantly to form CWS-boco International GmbH through a pivotal merger in 2017. CWS specialises in innovative rental service models, championing a circular economy approach for sustainable facility management.
Their comprehensive portfolio includes WashroomCare, Matting, professional Workwear, and Cleanroom solutions, alongside offerings in Healthcare and Fire Safety. CWS's commitment to sustainability and efficient service provision positions them as a vital partner for businesses seeking high-quality, environmentally conscious operational support.
-7 vs industry average
CWS-boco International GmbH’s score of 22 is lower than 39% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
CWS-boco International GmbH, a German-headquartered company in the real estate services industry, reported its most recent emissions data for 2024. The company's Scope 1 emissions were 27,831,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were 3,084,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled 81,963,000 kg CO2e, including 16,514,000 kg CO2e from capital goods, 655,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 2,340,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 45,454,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 7,661,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 9,339,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2022, CWS-boco International GmbH's total reported emissions were approximately 291,231,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions of 3,209,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of 216,353,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were around 217,950,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at 3,421,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at 147,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 69,390,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 65,631,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 3,734,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 25,000 kg CO2e. The company’s 2019 data showed Scope 1 mobile combustion emissions of 71,352,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of 4,676,000 kg CO2e. For 2018, Scope 1 mobile combustion emissions were 73,687,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were 7,698,000 kg CO2e. In 2016, total Scope 1 emissions were 52,385 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 3,498 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 506,000 kg CO2e. For 2015, total Scope 1 emissions were 50,950 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 4,330 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 221,000 kg CO2e.
CWS-boco International GmbH aims for a 50% reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. The company reported a reduction of 162.7 metric tonnes of carbon emissions in 2023 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. It also has a near-term intensity target to reduce CO2 in laundries (kg CO2/kg washed laundry) by 15% between 2021 and 2025 for Scope 1 and Scope 2.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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