Westcon
Westcon Group, often referred to simply as Westcon, is a leading global distributor of technology solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1985, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, specialising in the areas of networking, security, and unified communications. Westcon is renowned for its comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including advanced networking solutions, cloud services, and cybersecurity offerings. What sets Westcon apart is its commitment to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its partners and customers. With a robust market position, Westcon has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships with industry giants and recognition for its innovative approach to distribution. The company continues to drive growth and transformation in the technology sector, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Westcon'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.
Industry Benchmark
Westcon's score of 29 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Westcon's reported carbon emissions
Westcon International, headquartered in the United States, has made significant commitments towards reducing its carbon emissions, although specific emissions data is currently unavailable. The company has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, Westcon aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. In the long term, Westcon International is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. This includes a target to reduce absolute emissions from all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the FY2022 baseline by FY2050. Furthermore, the company plans to ensure that 80% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by FY2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices throughout its supply chain. These targets align with industry standards aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Westcon's proactive approach to climate action and sustainability.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Westcon 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.
