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Williams Lea Limited Sustainability Profile

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Williams Lea Limited, a leading provider of business process outsourcing solutions, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1820, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational efficiency. Specialising in document management, digital solutions, and customer communications, Williams Lea offers unique services that streamline workflows and improve productivity. Their innovative approach to business services has positioned them as a market leader, recognised for their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. With a rich history and a focus on continuous improvement, Williams Lea Limited remains at the forefront of the outsourcing industry, delivering tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of their clients.

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50

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Williams Lea Limited's score of 50 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Williams Lea Limited's reported carbon emissions

Williams Lea Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant near-term and long-term reduction targets. For the near term, Williams Lea aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 58.8% by 2034, using 2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from about 11.3% in 2023 to 100% by 2030. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, Williams Lea is committed to reducing emissions per EUR value added by approximately 63.8% by 2034. Looking towards the long term, Williams Lea has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction target for absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified under the 1.5°C pathway, demonstrating the company's commitment to climate action. The data regarding these commitments is cascaded from Williams Lea Limited, which is a current subsidiary of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company. This corporate relationship underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing climate change within the industry.

How Carbon Intensive is Williams Lea Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Williams Lea Limited's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Williams Lea Limited's Location?

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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 Williams Lea Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Williams Lea Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Williams Lea Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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