Wesco
Wesco International, Inc., commonly known as Wesco, is a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and communications products and services. Headquartered in the United States, Wesco operates extensively across North America and has a growing presence in international markets. Founded in 1922, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and market reach. Wesco's core offerings include electrical distribution, supply chain management, and integrated solutions tailored to various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, and telecommunications. What sets Wesco apart is its commitment to innovation and customer service, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Wesco is recognised for its extensive product portfolio and expertise, making it a trusted partner in the electrical distribution sector.
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Wesco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wesco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 83,357,000 kg CO2e, which includes 50,693,570 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 36,719,290 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for 8,396,040 kg CO2e from business travel and 10,177,490 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Over the years, Wesco has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were about 80,571,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, which may limit its ability to achieve significant long-term reductions. Wesco's emissions intensity has shown variability, with a reported intensity of 0.0033 kg CO2e per square foot in 2023. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all relevant scopes, reflecting a transparent approach to its environmental impact. As Wesco moves forward, establishing concrete reduction targets could enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards for climate action.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Wesco is not committed to any 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.
