Rws
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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Rws's score of 73 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rws's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, RWS Holdings plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,946,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 30,824,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a notable commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in light of their targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). RWS has committed to a substantial reduction of 54.6% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2033, using FY2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and employee commuting by 61.1% per million GBP value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, demonstrating RWS's dedication to sustainable practices and climate responsibility. In the UK, RWS reported Scope 1 emissions of about 44,200 kg CO2e and a total of 317,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2023. This data reflects their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions effectively while striving for long-term sustainability goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 178,910 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,960,030 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,649,320 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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