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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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into RWS Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRWS Holdings amounted to5,220metric 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 Holdingsdecreased 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 4,610 tCOâ‚‚e 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 29,139 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 6of 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 29,139 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave decreased by 13.98%, 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 tCOâ‚‚e(56.29%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,566 tCOâ‚‚e(22.46%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,526 tCOâ‚‚e(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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 961 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.63 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.9, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does RWS Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, RWS Holdings ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places RWS Holdings among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into RWS Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, RWS Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 34,359 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.76% 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 84.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.42%.a