Wendys
Wendy's Company, commonly known as Wendy's, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, US. Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, Wendy's has established itself as a leader in the hamburger segment, renowned for its fresh, never frozen beef patties and signature square burgers. With a strong presence across North America and expanding operations internationally, Wendy's has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the iconic Frosty dessert. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality ingredients and innovative menu offerings, such as the popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Wendy's continues to hold a competitive market position, consistently ranking among the top fast-food chains in the US, thanks to its focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement.
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Wendys's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wendy's reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,045,954,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 13,013,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 49,436,580 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 10,045,954,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the substantial impact of their supply chain and franchise operations. Wendy's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% per metric ton of goods. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices within the fast-food industry. The company also aims to achieve a 33.3% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2030 and has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives demonstrate Wendy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,319,510 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,079,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,336,683,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Wendys is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
