- Climate-related events can pose risks, including physical risks from extreme weather events and chronic environmental changes, as well as transition risks from shifts in policy and market conditions.
- Increasing rate of fraudulent activity across the financial industry.
The Western Union Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Western Union Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.5K mtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 3.9K mtCO2e; Scope 2: 9.6K mtCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
13.5K mtCO2e
2023
Waste
4.1K kilograms of recycled waste collected in Costa Rica
2023
Energy Use
118.1K GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.9K mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.6K mtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.5K mtCO2e |
| 2020 | 1.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- More than 30% of employees were assigned to LEED-certified buildings in 2023.
- Saved approximately 780 million inches of receipt paper through measures such as removing excess blank space and unneeded content on printed receipts for retail remittance transactions.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Furthering economic prosperityAdvancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)Promoting the integrity of global money movement