W and H, officially known as W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH, is a leading player in the dental and medical technology industry, headquartered in Bürmoos, Austria, with significant operations across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1890, the company has established a strong reputation for innovation and quality, marked by key milestones such as the introduction of its first dental handpiece. W and H specialises in high-precision dental instruments and sterilisation solutions, offering products that stand out for their reliability and advanced technology. Their core offerings include dental turbines, surgical instruments, and sterilisation equipment, all designed to enhance efficiency and patient care in dental practices. With a commitment to excellence, W and H has secured a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to dental technology and its dedication to customer satisfaction.
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In 2022, W And H reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,668,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,449,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 12,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 23,207,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as business travel (5,339,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (9,259,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, their total emissions were approximately 27,716,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in emissions over the year. The breakdown for 2021 shows 4,348,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,498,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these figures, W And H has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect broader industry trends where companies are increasingly pressured to enhance their sustainability practices and transparency regarding carbon emissions.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,026,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,405,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 30,517,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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W And H is not committed to any 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.