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Towers Watson

Towers Watson, officially known as Willis Towers Watson, is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1828, the firm has evolved significantly, merging with Towers Watson in 2016 to enhance its service offerings across various sectors. Operating in over 140 countries, Willis Towers Watson excels in risk management, insurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Their unique blend of data analytics and industry expertise allows them to deliver tailored solutions that address complex client challenges. Recognised for its innovative approach, the company has consistently maintained a strong market position, serving a diverse clientele that includes multinational corporations and government entities. With a commitment to driving results through strategic insights, Willis Towers Watson remains a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of today’s business landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Towers Watson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Towers Watson's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Towers Watson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Towers Watson (WTW) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 384,131,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 19,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 354,242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, their 2022 emissions were about 344,575,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in total emissions year-on-year. WTW has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has established a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, WTW plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time employee within the same timeframe. By 2028, they also aim for 67% of their suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets. Long-term, WTW is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories including purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations. These targets align with the science-based targets initiative, reflecting WTW's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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20222023
Scope 1
11,354,000
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Scope 2
24,225,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
308,996,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Towers Watson's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Towers Watson is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Towers Watson is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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