CDW Corp
CDW's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, CDW completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
CDW has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into CDW's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CDW amounted to 23,152 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CDW increased by 2.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
CDW's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CDW's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CDW were 3,538 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has CDW reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CDW's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), CDW's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are CDW's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, CDW reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,606 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,614 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has CDW reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CDW's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 15.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), CDW's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CDW's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does CDW use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, CDW reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
CDW's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CDW's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, CDW reported 5,565,031 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of CDW includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
CDW's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CDW's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, CDW reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,565,031 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 70.72% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.28% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), CDW's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that CDW's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CDW disclose?
In 2023, CDW reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of CDW's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to CDW's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,830,293 tCO₂e (68.83%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,546,767 tCO₂e (27.79%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 82,909 tCO₂e (1.49%)
CDW's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CDW’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, CDW reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,538 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,378 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.17 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
CDW's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CDW's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, CDW reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.34, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does CDW rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, CDW ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places CDW among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into CDW's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, CDW reported a total carbon footprint of 5,588,183 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.16% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to CDW's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.35%.a