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Towers Watson, officially known as Towers Watson & Co., is a prominent player in the Insurance Agencies and Brokerages industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2010 through the merger of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt, the company has established itself as a leader in risk management, insurance brokerage, and consulting services.
With a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, Towers Watson offers a unique blend of actuarial, risk assessment, and employee benefits solutions. Their core services, including insurance brokerage and human capital consulting, are distinguished by a data-driven approach that enhances client decision-making.
Recognised for its innovative strategies and commitment to client success, Towers Watson has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the insurance landscape.
+57 vs industry average
Towers Watson’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages has typical carbon intensity
The Insurance Agencies and Brokerages industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Towers Watson (WTW) reported approximately 221.3 million kg CO2e in total emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 8.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 15.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 accounted for the largest portion at about 197 million kg CO2e.
In 2024, WTW's total emissions were approximately 349.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 10.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 17.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 321.4 million kg CO2e.
For 2023, total emissions were approximately 399.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 9.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 18.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 371.5 million kg CO2e.
WTW is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. As part of its near-term goals, the company aims for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. Additionally, WTW has set a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel by 55% per full-time employee (FTE) by 2030. For the long term, WTW commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. The company also plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting by 90% within the same timeframe. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
WTW commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities,…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
WTW commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
WTW commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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