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Sugar Processing
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updated a month ago

Wawa Sustainability Profile

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Wawa, Inc., commonly known as Wawa, is a prominent convenience store and petrol station chain headquartered in the United States. Established in 1964, Wawa has grown significantly, primarily serving the Mid-Atlantic and Florida regions. The company operates in the retail and food service industry, specialising in fresh food offerings, including hoagies, coffee, and a variety of snacks. Wawa is renowned for its unique customer experience, featuring made-to-order sandwiches and a self-serve beverage station that sets it apart from competitors. With over 900 locations, Wawa has achieved a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top convenience store brands in customer satisfaction. The company’s commitment to quality and community engagement has solidified its reputation as a beloved local staple.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wawa'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

9

Industry Benchmark

Wawa's score of 10 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wawa's reported carbon emissions

Wawa, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. Consequently, there are no reported Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures to analyse. In terms of climate commitments, Wawa has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives. The absence of documented climate pledges or targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its sustainability strategy. As Wawa operates within the retail and convenience store sector, it is essential for the company to consider industry standards and best practices in emissions reduction and climate action. Without specific data or commitments, Wawa's current climate impact remains unclear, highlighting an opportunity for the company to enhance its transparency and accountability in addressing climate change.

How Carbon Intensive is Wawa's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wawa's primary industry is Sugar Processing, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Wawa's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Wawa is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Wawa's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Wawa 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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