Overall impact
D (25)

Commentary

Watsco is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 25.0 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), Watsco ranks 168th out of 170 industry peers, behind Sunbelt Solomon, AO Smith, Orbital Energy Group and 164 others, and ahead of Foshan Electrical & Light and TBEA. On top material causes for Watsco's industry (Electronics), Watsco performs poorly in Conflict Free Mineral Production (13.9 score), Racial Justice and Civil Rights (0.0), Terrestrial Biodiversity (29.3) and 11 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Watsco did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1945
Employees
6,950
Sector
Information Technology
Industry
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Sub-industry
Electronic Equipment & Instruments
SASB industry
Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Headquarters
Fl, United States
Share classes
WSO
Mission
Watsco believes in a decentralized operating model where business units and local leaders are empowered.
Description
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. It also offers parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. The company serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Watsco, Inc. was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Watsco, based on its industry sub-industry Electronic Equipment & Instruments. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
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