THE SITUATION
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology (IT) solutions to small, medium and large business, government, education and healthcare customers. The company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework addresses the needs and interests of its coworkers, investors, customers, vendor partners and communities.
THE STRATEGY & SOLUTION
For four years in a row, CDW has chosen Dix & Eaton to be its partner for the annual ESG report and update of the ESG website. The 2023 ESG report was published under the theme of “Make Amazing Happen,” which supports the company’s purpose to “make technology work so people can do great things.” We are responsible for strategic counsel, content development, infographics, graphic design, editing and proofing, and a detailed, hands-on approach to project management.
THE RESULTS
The 2023 ESG Report highlights various areas of ESG progress and core strengths of the business organized into four categories: PEOPLE, PLANET, PARTNERSHIPS & PORTFOLIO, AND PRACTICES.
Key milestones featured in the 2023 report include:
- Unveiled its updated list of ESG priority topics based on the results of the company’s 2023 materiality assessment
- Further formalized its ESG governance structure – from the Board of Directors through various levels of the organization to the ESG working groups
- Established a structure for driving its global climate strategy
- Set enterprise-wide carbon emission reduction targets in line with climate science
- Highlighted its award-winning commitments to coworker success, training and development, social impact, and diversity, equity and inclusion
- Expanded its portfolio of environmentally certified products and significantly increased ESG collaboration with vendor partners, distribution partners and customers
The report was released in April 2024, simultaneously with the companion ESG Executive Summary and launch of the updated ESG website.
