Westcon-Comstor has announced significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and expanding its use of renewable energy.
The company’s latest annual Responsible Business report reveals that it now sources 50% of electricity globally from renewables – up from 42% last year – marking a major step toward its goal of 100% by 2030. Westcon-Comstor has already transitioned fully to renewable energy in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions – those that Westcon-Comstor owns or controls directly or indirectly – fell by 8% and 29% respectively year-on-year, with a total reduction of 24% since FY22, meaning the company is nearly halfway to its 2030 target of a 50% reduction.
Westcon-Comstor’s 2050 net-zero ambition and other sustainability targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2023, making it the first major global technology distributor to earn this recognition.
One key target – having 80% of supply chain partners set science-based emission reduction goals – has been met on time.
Westcon-Comstor has also improved its methodology for calculating its Scope 3 emissions – those that it doesn’t directly own or control. An increase in the range of supplier-specific data used in calculations contributed to a 10% increase in Scope 3 emissions versus FY24.
Looking ahead, the company intends to work with vendors and partners across the IT channel, designing and delivering initiatives to reduce its Scope 3 emissions.
