Wendys
Wendy's Company, commonly known as Wendy's, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, USA. Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, Wendy's has established itself as a leader in the quick-service restaurant sector, particularly known 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 its iconic Frosty dessert and a commitment to quality ingredients. The brand's focus on customer satisfaction and innovative menu offerings, such as the popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich, has solidified its market position. Wendy's continues to be recognised for its engaging social media presence and commitment to sustainability, making it a favourite among fast-food enthusiasts.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Wendys's score of 38 is higher than 96% 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 a total of approximately 70,741 tonnes CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside about 10,046,000 tonnes CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Wendy's plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 47% per metric ton of goods purchased, and similarly reduce emissions from franchises by 47% per restaurant within the same timeframe. Wendy's has also committed to reducing its Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture, and Goods) emissions by 33.3% by 2030 and has pledged to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the fast-food industry.
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Add to project| 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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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.
