Wesco International Inc

Common Name
Wesco International
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Employees
20,000
Ticker
WCC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Wesco International Inc. is a leading distributor of electrical, industrial, and communications maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products. This asset operates at the intersection of various se...

Wesco International's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Wesco International 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Wesco International has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 3
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a. Wesco International's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Wesco International's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Wesco International's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Wesco International's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Wesco International's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wesco International amounted to 95,143 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 Wesco International increased by 8.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Wesco International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-3%-1%+12%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Wesco International's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wesco International were 57,001 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Wesco International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Wesco International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 7.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Wesco International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Wesco International's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Wesco International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,383 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 38,142 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Wesco International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Wesco International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wesco International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Wesco International use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Wesco International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Wesco International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Wesco International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Wesco International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 57,001 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,819 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Wesco International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KBRYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,956Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MPoolYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,311Scope 1 Intensity: 7.95 tCO2e/$MStanley Black & DeckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 101,044 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,366Scope 1 Intensity: 6.58 tCO2e/$MFluorYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,420 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MMSC Industrial DirectYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,009Scope 1 Intensity: 4.23 tCO2e/$MAvis Budget GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,349,360 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,664Scope 1 Intensity: 501.37 tCO2e/$MCarrier GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,486Scope 1 Intensity: 6.55 tCO2e/$MResideo TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,761Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MRepublic ServicesYear: 2022Scope 1: 13,688,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,511Scope 1 Intensity: 1,013.09 tCO2e/$MFastenalYear: 2024Scope 1: 128,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,546Scope 1 Intensity: 17.00 tCO2e/$MFerguson EnterprisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,635Scope 1 Intensity: 5.53 tCO2e/$MXylemYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,221 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,364Scope 1 Intensity: 10.35 tCO2e/$MXPOYear: 2021Scope 1: 1,401,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,202Scope 1 Intensity: 194.53 tCO2e/$MTextronYear: 2023Scope 1: 241,593 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,683Scope 1 Intensity: 17.66 tCO2e/$MRyder SystemYear: 2023Scope 1: 869,939 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,979Scope 1 Intensity: 72.62 tCO2e/$MCH Robinson WorldwideYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,017 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,724Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MAGCOYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,662Scope 1 Intensity: 5.51 tCO2e/$MHuntington Ingalls IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,535Scope 1 Intensity: 7.02 tCO2e/$MExpeditorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,075 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,601Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MAramarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,401Scope 1 Intensity: 2.33 tCO2e/$MBuilders FirstSourceYear: 2023Scope 1: 156,447 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,097Scope 1 Intensity: 9.15 tCO2e/$MWW GraingerYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,478Scope 1 Intensity: 1.82 tCO2e/$MSiteOne Landscape SupplyYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,301Scope 1 Intensity: 17.75 tCO2e/$MApplied Industrial TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,563Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MWesco InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,819Scope 1 Intensity: 2.61 tCO2e/$M

How does Wesco International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Wesco International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.61 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.8 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Wesco International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Wesco International ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Wesco International is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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