Western Union Co
Western Union's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Western Union 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, Western Union has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Western Union's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Western Union amounted to 11,301 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
Western Union's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Western Union's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Western Union were 4,132 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
What are Western Union's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Western Union reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,169 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Western Union use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Western Union reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Western Union's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Western Union’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Western Union reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,132 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,357 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Western Union's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Western Union's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Western Union reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Western Union rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Western Union ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Western Union among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a