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Wendel

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Wendel, officially known as Wendel Group, is a prominent investment firm headquartered in France, with significant operations across Europe and North America. Founded in 1704, Wendel has established itself as a leader in the private equity industry, focusing on long-term investments in high-quality companies. The firm’s core business areas include private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, with a unique approach that emphasises sustainable growth and value creation. Wendel is renowned for its strategic partnerships and a diversified portfolio that spans various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and industrials. With a rich history and notable achievements, Wendel has consistently maintained a strong market position, making it a trusted name in investment management. Its commitment to responsible investing and innovation sets it apart in the competitive landscape.

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45

Industry Average

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27

Industry Benchmark

Wendel's score of 45 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wendel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Wendel SE reported total carbon emissions of approximately 202,174,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 235,993,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 438,167,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were approximately 203,699,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from about 167,224,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Wendel has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These targets cover 76% of its total investment and lending by asset value as of 2022. The company has committed to achieving these targets by 2028 and has also set additional targets for 2030. Wendel's emissions data does not include Scope 3 emissions for the most recent years, but in 2021, they reported approximately 509,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target. Overall, Wendel is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through strategic initiatives and commitments, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
13,858,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
6,064,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,352,328,000
000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wendel's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), 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 Wendel is in FR, 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
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