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Willis North America Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Willis North America Inc., a prominent subsidiary of Willis Towers Watson, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1828, the company has established itself as a leader in the insurance brokerage and risk management industry, providing innovative solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Specialising in employee benefits, risk management, and insurance brokerage services, Willis North America distinguishes itself through its commitment to client-centric strategies and data-driven insights. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and risk assessment. With a strong market position, Willis North America is recognised for its expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering comprehensive risk solutions, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimise their insurance and risk management strategies.

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91

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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Willis North America Inc.'s score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Willis North America Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company

Willis North America Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Willis North America Inc., it is important to note that any climate initiatives or targets would likely be aligned with those set by its parent company, Willis Towers Watson. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Willis Towers Watson at the eighth level of corporate hierarchy. As a part of the broader industry context, Willis North America Inc. is expected to adhere to evolving climate standards and practices, reflecting a growing emphasis on sustainability and carbon reduction within the insurance and risk management sectors.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
14,263,000
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Scope 2
39,405,000
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Scope 3
437,036,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Willis North America Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Willis North America Inc.'s primary industry is Insurance Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Willis North America Inc.'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 Willis North America Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Willis North America Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Willis North America Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 26% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
63%
Business Travel
19%
Employee Commuting
12%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Willis North America Inc.'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.

Willis North America Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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