Wesco International, a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, has released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report outlines Wesco’s progress and key initiatives for advancing its ESG goals set in the 2021 report. These goals include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30%, reducing landfill waste intensity by 15% across global locations, achieving a 15% reduction in the total recordable incident rate (TRIR), and providing 425,000 hours of safety training and development to employees – all by 2030. Wesco has made significant progress toward achieving its 2030 sustainable development goals. The goal to reduce landfill waste intensity by 15% across its U.S. and Canadian locations from the 2020 baseline of 0.64 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalents (MTCO2e) has been met. Additionally, Wesco is on track to achieve its goal of providing 425,000 hours of safety training and development by 2030. 2023 marked a significant expansion in the reporting coverage of Wesco’s scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory globally. Previous reports only reflected GHG emissions in the U.S. and the U.K. “Our journey toward sustainability is ongoing, and we remain committed to continuous improvement,” said John Engel, Chairman, President, and Chief Operating Officer. “We recognize that collaboration is key to success, and we are actively engaging with our stakeholders to learn, share best practices, and drive collective action.” Wesco International is a FORTUNE 500® company with annual sales of over $20 billion. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. Wesco employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with industry-leading suppliers, and serves thousands of customers worldwide. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across various industries, including commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates nearly 800 branches, warehouses, and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.
Wesco International Advances ESG Goals, Updates Progress on 2030 Sustainability Targets
