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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 71% 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 approximately 4.88 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure includes about 2.50 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10.47 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 4.86 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services (approximately 3.47 billion kg CO2e) and use of sold products (approximately 1.25 billion kg CO2e).
Looking back, CDW's total emissions have shown a decreasing trend, from approximately 11.16 billion kg CO2e in 2021 to 4.88 billion kg CO2e in 2024.
CDW Corporation has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2022 base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from specific categories (capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products) by 25% by 2030, also from a 2022 base year. CDW also commits that 80% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2028. Furthermore, CDW Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
CDW Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
CDW Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from 2022 base year.
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42% reduction in Scope 1
CDW Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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