Westcon-Comstor Cuts Emissions 42pc Since 2022, Ahead of 2030 Target
Global technology distributor Westcon-Comstor has reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent since 2022.
The reduction puts the company ahead of schedule on its target to cut those emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
Renewable electricity now accounts for 54 percent of Westcon-Comstor’s global electricity consumption, up from 50 percent last year.
The distributor is targeting all electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
The progress is detailed in the company’s latest annual Responsible Business Report, covering ESG performance for its financial year ending 28 February 2026.
The report tracks progress against climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
During the year, Westcon-Comstor strengthened its ESG reporting through improved data collection, methodology and internal controls.
FY26 marks the company’s first reporting cycle aligned to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards, ahead of compliance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
The report highlights several environmental initiatives completed during the year.
These include the installation of electricity sub-meters across strategic offices and logistics facilities, integration of environmental KPIs into self-service reporting tools, and the introduction of global responsible business travel guidelines.
On-site renewable energy generation is now supporting operations at key facilities in the UK and Australia.
Scope 3 emissions, those the company does not directly own or control, rose 6 percent in FY26 due to business growth and the associated manufacture, distribution and use of hardware products.
Westcon-Comstor said greater access to supplier-specific data is expected to support more targeted reduction efforts going forward.
“Our latest Responsible Business report reflects meaningful advances in both our environmental performance and the maturity of our ESG management and reporting,” said Laura Mozden, Global Head of ESG at Westcon-Comstor.
“The progress we’ve made on emissions reduction and renewable electricity is encouraging, but significant work remains,” she said.
David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor, said the company views sustainability as a long-term strategic priority rather than a set of short-term milestones.
“Expectations around ESG are becoming more structured, and it’s important that businesses can demonstrate measurable success,” Grant said.
Looking ahead, Westcon-Comstor plans to expand renewable electricity procurement outside Europe and introduce a company car policy prioritising electric and hybrid vehicles.
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