Wesco

Wesco, a US-based company operating in the wholesale trade and commission trade services sector (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles), has reported its carbon emissions and climate commitments.

Carbon Emissions Data:

• 2024: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 32,009,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. Scope 2 market-based emissions totalled about 31,383,000 kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 38,142,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions were around 88,384,000 kg CO2e, with location-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 95,143,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
• 2023: Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were about 28,593,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to approximately 36,719,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 total emissions were reported as 87,413,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
• 2022: Total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 51,412,280 kg CO2e, including about 26,520,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, totalled around 29,258,340 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included business travel at about 5,045,190 kg CO2e and waste generated in operations at approximately 8,173,160 kg CO2e. Combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 80,571,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data regarding purchased goods and services was missing.
• 2021: The company reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 84,253,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data regarding purchased goods and services was missing.
• 2020: Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were about 32,918,000 kg CO2e. Total emissions for this year were approximately 85,425,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 and Scope 3 data were not disclosed.
• 2018: Scope 1 emissions, including mobile combustion, were approximately 11,194,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity totalled about 20,009,000 kg CO2e. The overall total emissions for this year were around 58,782,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
• 2017: Scope 1 emissions, including mobile combustion, were about 11,189,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 24,314,000 kg CO2e. Total emissions for this year were around 59,115,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.
• 2016: Scope 1 emissions, including mobile combustion, were approximately 10,022,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity totalled about 24,034,000 kg CO2e. The overall total emissions for this year were around 55,514,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Initiatives:

Wesco has established near-term reduction targets aimed at mitigating its climate impact. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2030. The 2021 baseline emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were 84,253 metric tons CO2e. Wesco also has some disclosed production emission factors related to solar product sales and general intensity metrics. However, comprehensive Scope 3 reporting, particularly for purchased goods and services, is noted as missing in several reporting years.