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.
How does Waelzholz's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Waelzholz reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,304,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 49,975,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,578,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,254,556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 56,794,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 23,886,000 kg CO2e in the same year. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 1,372,681,000 kg CO2e in 2022. 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, indicating that these figures are independently reported by C.D. Wälzholz GmbH & Co. KG. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Waelzholz has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
