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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, RWS Holdings plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,799,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 610,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,960,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority at about 29,230,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were around 35,946,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 488,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 4,634,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 30,824,000 kg CO2e. RWS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2022 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce 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 designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by FY2033 from the same FY2022 baseline. RWS's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, RWS is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in their reporting and commitments.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 262,700 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,241,500 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,580,100 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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