Wendys
Wendy's Company, commonly known as Wendy's, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, US. Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, Wendy's has established itself as a leader in the hamburger segment, renowned for its fresh, never frozen beef patties and signature square burgers. With a strong presence across North America and expanding operations internationally, Wendy's has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the iconic Frosty dessert. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality ingredients and innovative menu offerings, such as the popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Wendy's continues to hold a competitive market position, consistently ranking among the top fast-food chains in the US, thanks to its focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement.
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Wendys's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wendy's reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,013,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49,436,580 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 10,045,954,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, the company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, which translates to a target of about 44,731.02 metric tons CO2e. Additionally, Wendy's is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% per metric ton of goods purchased within the same timeframe. Wendy's has also pledged to reduce franchise emissions by 47% per restaurant by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. The company is actively engaging with franchisees to achieve these goals, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In terms of energy efficiency, Wendy's aims to reduce energy consumption in company-operated restaurants by 20% per transaction by 2025, against a 2012 baseline, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings® Challenge. This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to their overall emissions reduction strategy. Overall, Wendy's climate commitments reflect a robust framework for addressing carbon emissions, with clear targets and a focus on both operational and supply chain improvements.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,319,510 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,079,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,336,683,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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