Wendy's
Wendy's, officially known as The Wendy's Company, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, USA. Established in 1969, Wendy's has grown to become a global brand, with a significant presence in North America and expanding operations in various international markets. Renowned for its fresh, never frozen beef patties and signature square burgers, Wendy's distinguishes itself with a commitment to quality and innovation. The company also offers a diverse menu that includes chicken sandwiches, salads, and Frosty desserts, appealing to a wide range of tastes. With a strong market position, Wendy's has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the first drive-thru service in 1970. Today, it continues to be a leader in the fast-food sector, known for its engaging social media presence and customer-centric approach.
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Wendy's's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Wendy's reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,639,630,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,404,560 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 56,478,210 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 9,639,630,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 8,007,224,000 kg CO2e) and franchise operations (about 1,001,261,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Wendy's has shown a trend of reducing its emissions. For instance, from 2019 to 2022, Scope 1 emissions decreased from 16,319,510 kg CO2e to 14,404,560 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions fell from 68,078,640 kg CO2e to 56,478,210 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions have remained significantly high, indicating a need for further action in this area. Wendy's has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar frameworks. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions profile, it may not yet have formalised a comprehensive strategy for significant reductions in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,319,510 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,078,640 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,935,994,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Wendy's 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.
