SBTi validates Westcon-Comstor's net-zero targets
The distributor said it’s one of the first tech distributors to have its targets approved
Distribution giant, Westcon-Comstor has had its target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 formally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The SBTi is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emission-reduction targets in line with the latest climate science.
Businesses submit targets to the SBTi to verify that their emission-reduction goals are in line with the Science Based Targets initiative Net-Zero Standard and delivering reductions in line with the pace of change demanded by climate science.
Westcon-Comstor, which is also a signatory of the SBTi's Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, said it is "one of the first technology distributors to achieve formal SBTi validation of its net-zero target".
The company submitted its targets for validation in December 2022.
Westcon-Comstor has secured SBTi validation of its commitment to:
- Reach net zero GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2050
- A 50 per cent reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- A 25 per cent reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030
- 80 per cent of its suppliers having science-based emission reduction targets by 2025
"We're extremely proud to achieve SBTi validation of our target of achieving net zero by 2050," said Mark McLardie, head of ESG at Westcon-Comstor.
CEO of Westcon-Comstor David Grant also added: "The longevity of our business relies on the planet's sustainable future.
"With climate action becoming more urgent, we're working tirelessly as a responsible business to find innovative, data-driven solutions to reduce our environmental footprint.
"This work will continue and indeed accelerate following SBTi validation of our targets, which represents a proud moment and important milestone for everyone at Westcon-Comstor."