Public Profile

Wd 40

WD-40 Company, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a leading player in the specialty chemicals industry, renowned for its innovative products designed to solve everyday problems. Founded in 1953, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its flagship product, WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which has become a household name across the globe. With a diverse portfolio that includes lubricants, rust preventatives, and cleaning solutions, WD-40 stands out for its versatility and effectiveness. The brand is synonymous with reliability, making it a preferred choice for both consumers and professionals in various sectors. As a market leader, WD-40 Company continues to expand its reach, serving customers in over 176 countries and maintaining a strong commitment to quality and innovation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wd 40'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 Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Wd 40'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.

44%

Wd 40's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, WD-40 Company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 418,200 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion activities. This marks a significant reduction from their 2019 total emissions of about 182,000,000 kg CO2e, which included 9,100,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 700,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and a substantial 164,600,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. WD-40's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions in 2019. As they continue to evolve their sustainability strategies, further transparency and commitment to reduction targets may enhance their climate impact.

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20192023
Scope 1
9,100,000
000,000
Scope 2
700,000
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Scope 3
164,600,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wd 40's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Wd 40 is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Wd 40 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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