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Wella

Wella Company, a leading name in the professional hair care industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1880, Wella has a rich history marked by innovation, including the introduction of the first-ever liquid hair colour. Specialising in hair colour, care, and styling products, Wella is renowned for its commitment to quality and creativity, offering unique formulations that cater to diverse hair types and needs. The brand's iconic products, such as Koleston Perfect and Wella Professionals, have solidified its position as a trusted choice among salon professionals worldwide. With a strong market presence and a dedication to sustainability, Wella continues to lead the way in the beauty industry, empowering stylists and consumers alike to express their individuality through hair.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wella'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery Rental 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Wella's score of 33 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wella's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Wella International sarl reported total carbon emissions of approximately 462,240,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 12,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 442,327,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Wella has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to decrease Scope 3 emissions by 26.3% per unit sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Wella's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the consumer durables sector.

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2022
Scope 1
7,185,000
Scope 2
12,728,000
Scope 3
442,327,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wella's primary industry is Renting services of machinery and equipment without operator and of personal and household goods (71), which is very low 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. This request for Wella is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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