Willis Towers Watson PLC
Willis Towers Watson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson 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).
Willis Towers Watson has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Willis Towers Watson's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Willis Towers Watson amounted to 31,905 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 Willis Towers Watson decreased by 2.18%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Willis Towers Watson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Willis Towers Watson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Willis Towers Watson were 10,492 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Willis Towers Watson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Willis Towers Watson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Willis Towers Watson's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Willis Towers Watson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,294 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 21,413 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Willis Towers Watson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Willis Towers Watson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 46.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Willis Towers Watson's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Willis Towers Watson 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Willis Towers Watson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Willis Towers Watson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Willis Towers Watson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported 321,433 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 Willis Towers Watson 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
Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 321,433 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 Willis Towers Watson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Willis Towers Watson disclose?
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson 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 Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 203,548 tCO₂e (63.33%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 61,957 tCO₂e (19.28%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 38,779 tCO₂e (12.06%)
Willis Towers Watson's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Willis Towers Watson’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,492 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,930 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Willis Towers Watson's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Willis Towers Watson's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.19 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Willis Towers Watson rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson ranked 20 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Willis Towers Watson among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Willis Towers Watson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Willis Towers Watson reported a total carbon footprint of 353,338 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.56% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Willis Towers Watson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.06%. a