Willis
Willis Towers Watson, commonly referred to as Willis, is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1828, Willis has evolved significantly, merging with Towers Watson in 2016 to enhance its service offerings across various sectors. Operating in over 140 countries, Willis Towers Watson excels in risk management, insurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Their unique approach combines data analytics with industry expertise, allowing clients to navigate complex challenges effectively. Recognised for its innovative solutions, the company has achieved a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top firms in the insurance and risk management industry. With a commitment to delivering tailored services, Willis Towers Watson continues to set benchmarks in client satisfaction and operational excellence.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Willis'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 Insurance 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
Willis's score of 33 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Willis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Willis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 384,131,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 10,265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 19,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 354,242,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily encompass business travel and purchased goods and services. Over the years, Willis has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, total emissions were about 327,858,000 kg CO2e, which increased to approximately 344,575,000 kg CO2e in 2022, before rising again in 2023. However, the company has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment was formalised in 2022, with Willis actively participating in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Willis's emissions reduction strategy includes a focus on all scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tackling its carbon impact. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its climate actions, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and climate responsibility.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,434,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 37,142,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 473,297,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
Willis 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.
