Weg
Weg S.A., commonly referred to as Weg, is a leading Brazilian manufacturer headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Established in 1961, Weg has grown to become a prominent player in the electrical equipment industry, with a strong presence across South America, North America, and Europe. The company specialises in the production of electric motors, transformers, and automation solutions, renowned for their innovation and energy efficiency. Weg's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements including numerous awards for excellence in manufacturing and environmental practices. The company’s diverse product portfolio, which includes high-performance electric motors and advanced automation systems, sets it apart in a competitive landscape, catering to various sectors such as industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Weg's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Weg's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, WEG's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 113,425,000 kg CO2e, comprising 49,919,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 63,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions of about 21,803,746,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Over the years, WEG has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions were around 151,275,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions by 25% by 2023. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, but its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions reflect a proactive approach to climate responsibility. In summary, WEG, headquartered in Brazil, is actively working towards minimising its carbon emissions, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 2021 to 2023, while continuing to assess and manage its environmental impact across all scopes of emissions.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 20,062,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,430,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Weg is committed to some 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.
