Waelzholz GmbH & Co. KG, commonly referred to as Waelzholz, is a leading provider of high-quality steel products headquartered in Germany. Established in 1960, the company has built a strong reputation in the steel industry, particularly in the production of cold-rolled and hot-rolled steel strips. With operational facilities across Europe and a significant presence in international markets, Waelzholz serves diverse sectors, including automotive, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to steel processing, offering unique products such as precision strips and tailored solutions that meet specific customer requirements. Waelzholz's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner in the steel supply chain, achieving notable milestones in product development and customer satisfaction.
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In 2023, Waelzholz reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,309,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 49,975,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 16,578,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 52,221,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 1,254,556,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted around 1,373,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 56,794,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 23,886,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 57,222,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 1,372,681,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Waelzholz has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from C.D. Wälzholz GmbH & Co. KG. Overall, Waelzholz's emissions profile highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies to mitigate their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest share of their total emissions.
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2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 61,617,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 37,504,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,353,759,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Waelzholz is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.