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Rws Sustainability Profile

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RWS Holdings plc, commonly known as RWS, is a leading provider of translation, localisation, and intellectual property support services. Headquartered in Great Britain, RWS operates across key regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a diverse clientele in various industries. Founded in 1960, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its global footprint. RWS is renowned for its innovative language solutions, including machine translation, human translation, and localisation services, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of clients. With a strong market position, RWS has been recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted partner for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of global communication.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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

Rws's score of 80 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rws's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, RWS Holdings plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,799,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 610,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,960,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 29,230,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This data reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which account for about 86% of their total emissions. For the previous year, 2023, RWS's emissions were approximately 35,946,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 488,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,634,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 30,824,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. RWS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using FY22 as a baseline. Additionally, they are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and employee commuting by 61.1% per million GBP value added by FY2033. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, RWS's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to managing carbon emissions, with a clear focus on both absolute and intensity-based reduction targets across all scopes.

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Scope 1
262,700
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Scope 2
2,241,500
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
4,580,100
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rws's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rws's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rws's Location?

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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 Rws is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rws's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Rws has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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