Westcon-Comstor has shared the progress it has built on the sustainability front, as the channel player continues to reduce its carbon emissions.
The distributor’s annual Responsible business report outlined a company that has increased its utilize of renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.
The business now sources half of its global electricity requireds from renewables, an increase from 42% last year.
The UK, Australia and New Zealand have already built the full transition to applying renewable sources of energy. Across Europe, 88% of purchased electricity was from renewable sources.
Scope 1 and 2 emissions fell by 8% and 29% year-on-year, respectively, with a total reduction of 24% since the 2022 financial year. That sets the firm just shy of halfway towards its tarreceive of receiveting a 50% reduction by 2030.
“Our latest Responsible business report displays that we’re creating real progress in cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions and expanding our utilize of renewables,” stated Kevin Brzezinski, chief sustainability officer at Westcon-Comstor.
“Challenges remain, but we’re committed to leading by example and reducing our carbon footprint across operations and supply chains as we collaborate with partners and vconcludeors to drive sustainability across the IT channel,” he added.
Validated tarreceives
Other milestones covered by the annual report included the relocate to encourage a wider adoption of validated tarreceives. Westcon-Comstor aligned with the Science Based Tarreceives initiative back in 2023, and has been able to receive 80% of supply chain partners to also utilize science-based emission reduction goals, a tarreceive the channel player has met on time.
Westcon-Comstor also voluntarily aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals during the 2025 financial year, and carried out a double materiality assessment, applying a methodology based on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
When it came to Scope 3 emissions, which are beyond the control of the distie, the introduction of more scientific measurements across its supply chain saw the level rise by 10% year-on-year.
That has given the channel player one of the key areas to work with in its next fiscal year, working with both vconcludeors and resellers to encourage a reduction in their emission levels to reverse that Scope 3 increase.
Introducing the report, Westcon-Comstor CEO David Grant acknowledged the role that a distributor plays in reducing emissions across the channel.
“The IT channel is at an exciting and critical point in its evolution, where the integration of advancing technology and Responsible Business practices is no longer optional, but fundamental,” he stated. “At Westcon-Comstor, this belief drives everything we do, and I’m proud to share how we’re putting this into action as we continue delivering exceptional partner success.
“We know that our role at the heart of the IT ecosystem brings both opportunities and responsibilities,” stated Grant. “It’s about managing the impact of our choices on people, the planet and the communities we serve while maintaining strong governance to guide our decisions. Our Responsible Business strategy centres on these pillars, ensuring we create a tangible difference while creating long-term value.”
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