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CDW (CDW Corporation) is a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider with its headquarters in the US. Founded in 1984, the company has grown to serve a diverse client base across global markets, including significant operations in Europe. As a prominent computer and software merchant wholesaler, CDW delivers comprehensive IT hardware, software, and professional services.
CDW excels in providing end-to-end technology solutions, encompassing critical areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, data centre infrastructure, networking, and digital workspace. They act as trusted advisors, helping businesses, government, education, and healthcare organisations navigate complex IT challenges. Their unique value lies in combining an extensive product portfolio with expert consulting and managed services, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency for clients worldwide.
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Cdw’s score of 70 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
CDW, a US-based Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesaler, reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.88 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This comprised about 2.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 10.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and around 4.86 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, CDW's total global emissions were about 5.59 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 3.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, around 18.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and about 5.57 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
CDW has set several climate commitments. They aim to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 (operational) GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Furthermore, CDW plans to reduce total Scope 3 GHG emissions from remaining categories by 25% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. As part of their supply chain engagement, CDW commits that 80% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2028. These near-term targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
CDW Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
CDW Corporation also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and…
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42% reduction in Scope 1
CDW Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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