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updated 20 days ago

Western Union Holdings Inc.

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Western Union Holdings Inc., commonly known as Western Union, is a leading player in the global financial services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1851, the company has evolved from its roots in telegraphy to become a pioneer in money transfer and payment services, operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Western Union's core offerings include domestic and international money transfers, bill payments, and digital wallet services, distinguished by their extensive network and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of its digital platform, which enhances customer convenience and accessibility. With a strong market position, Western Union is recognised for its innovative solutions and commitment to connecting people across borders, making it a trusted name in remittances and financial transactions.

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How does Western Union Holdings Inc.'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Western Union Holdings Inc.'s score of 41 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Western Union Holdings Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Western Union Company

Western Union Holdings Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of The Western Union Company, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Western Union Holdings Inc. However, emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, The Western Union Company, which could provide insights into their overall climate strategy. Given the absence of specific emissions figures, it is essential to note that Western Union Holdings Inc. is part of an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. The company may align with broader corporate initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, although specific details on these initiatives are not currently available. In summary, while Western Union Holdings Inc. lacks detailed emissions data and reduction targets, its affiliation with The Western Union Company suggests potential alignment with industry standards and climate commitments. Further information may be required to fully assess their environmental impact and strategies.

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202120222023
Scope 1
4,828,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,297,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
828,000
-
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Western Union Holdings Inc.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Western Union Holdings Inc. 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.

Western Union Holdings Inc. 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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