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Watsco

Watsco, Inc., a leading distributor in the HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with a focus on providing high-quality products and services to contractors and technicians. Watsco's extensive portfolio includes a wide range of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer service. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised as one of the largest distributors in its sector, which underscores its market position and reliability. With a dedication to sustainability and efficiency, Watsco continues to lead the way in the HVAC/R industry, making it a trusted partner for professionals across the region.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Watsco'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.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Watsco's score of 22 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Watsco's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Watsco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 266,654,490 kg CO2e, comprising 242,149,050 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 24,505,440 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects the company's commitment to transparency in its climate impact, although no Scope 3 emissions data has been disclosed. Watsco has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development. The company operates within the HVAC and distribution industry, where addressing carbon emissions is increasingly critical for sustainability. As Watsco continues to grow, its emissions intensity, measured at approximately 0.0367 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, highlights the importance of integrating sustainable practices into its operations. The company’s ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions will be essential in aligning with industry standards and addressing climate change effectively.

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2022
Scope 1
242,149,050
Scope 2
24,505,440
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Watsco's primary industry is Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (28), which is 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. This request for Watsco is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Watsco is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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