Western Union
Western Union Company, a leader in the financial services industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 1851, Western Union has evolved from a telegraph company to a global powerhouse in money transfer and payment services, marking significant milestones along the way. The company offers a range of core services, including international money transfers, bill payments, and money orders, distinguished by their extensive network of agents and locations worldwide. With a strong market position, Western Union is renowned for its reliability and speed, facilitating millions of transactions annually. Its commitment to innovation and customer service has solidified its reputation as a trusted name in cross-border payments, making it a preferred choice for individuals and businesses alike.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Western Union'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 Financial Intermediation 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
Western Union's score of 36 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Western Union's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Western Union reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,301,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,132,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,169,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of about 2,166,000 kg CO2e, specifically from purchased goods and services. In 2022, Western Union's emissions were approximately 12,953,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,648,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 8,305,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of about 12,125,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of 4,828,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 7,297,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Western Union has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,828,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,297,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Western Union 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.
