Wendel
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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Wendel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wendel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 438,167,000 kg CO2e, comprising 202,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 235,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 203,699,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 167,224,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Wendel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for near-term emission reductions in line with climate science as per the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has committed to reducing emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, with specific targets set for 2028 and 2030. Notably, Wendel's portfolio targets cover 76% of its total investment and lending by asset value, aligning with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Wendel's emissions data is self-reported and does not include Scope 3 emissions, which were last reported at 509,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its long-term strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,858,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,064,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,352,328,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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