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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Wendys's score of 41 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wendys's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wendy's reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 13,013,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 56,435,580 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company's Scope 3 emissions were notably higher, reaching about 10,046,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects Wendy's commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Wendy's has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 47% per metric ton of goods purchased, and Scope 3 emissions from franchises by 47% per restaurant within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Wendy's is also focused on sustainability in its supply chain, pledging to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. This comprehensive approach underscores Wendy's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its environmental stewardship.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Wendys is committed to some 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.
