RWS Holdings PLC
RWS Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, RWS Holdings 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).
RWS Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into RWS Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RWS Holdings amounted to 5,220 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RWS Holdings decreased by 7.36%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
RWS Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RWS Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of RWS Holdings were 610 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has RWS Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, RWS Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RWS Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are RWS Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,960 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,610 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has RWS Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, RWS Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 10.63%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RWS Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.43% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does RWS Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
RWS Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into RWS Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported 29,230 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 2024 disclosure of RWS Holdings includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
RWS Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RWS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 29,230 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has RWS Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, RWS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), RWS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that RWS Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RWS Holdings disclose?
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of RWS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to RWS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 16,453 tCO₂e (56.29%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,566 tCO₂e (22.46%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,526 tCO₂e (12.06%)
RWS Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RWS Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 610 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 961 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.63 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
RWS Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does RWS Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.47, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does RWS Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, RWS Holdings ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
RWS Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into RWS Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 34,450 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.51% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to RWS Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.38%.a