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RWS Holdings plc, commonly referred to as RWS, is a leading provider in the Other Services (93) industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1960, RWS has established itself as a key player in translation, localisation, and intellectual property support services, catering to a diverse range of sectors including technology, life sciences, and legal.
With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, RWS is renowned for its innovative solutions that combine advanced technology with expert linguistic capabilities. The company’s unique offerings, such as its proprietary translation management systems and extensive network of professional linguists, set it apart in a competitive market. RWS has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its service portfolio and global reach, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of international communication.
+49 vs industry average
Rws’s score of 74 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
RWS, a UK-based company in the Other services (93) industry, reported total gross carbon emissions of approximately 31,797,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,751,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 29,698,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total gross carbon emissions were approximately 33,800,000 kg CO2e, comprising 610,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 29,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, RWS's total gross emissions were approximately 35,946,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 38,088,000 kg CO2e in 2022.
RWS has committed to several climate targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by FY2033 from a FY2022 baseline year. Additionally, RWS is targeting a 55% reduction in carbon emissions across all scopes by 2030, using FY22 as a baseline. The company has also committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and employee commuting by 61.10% per million GBP value added by FY2033 from a FY2022 base year.
RWS has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets classified as 1.5°C, with a target year of FY2033. The company has also made a net-zero commitment, though the target year is not specified, and the commitment status is listed as "Commitment removed" in one record and "Yes" in another, indicating potential changes or updates. The SBTi targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
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2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 2
2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 2
RWS commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by FY2033 from a FY2022 base year. RWS also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG e…
2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 1
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