Wepa
Wepa, officially known as Wepa Industrieholding SE, is a leading manufacturer in the tissue paper industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1948, Wepa has grown significantly, with major operational regions across Europe, including France, Italy, and the UK. The company is renowned for its high-quality tissue products, including toilet paper, kitchen towels, and facial tissues, which are distinguished by their sustainability and innovative production methods. Wepa's commitment to environmental responsibility has positioned it as a key player in the market, achieving notable milestones such as the implementation of eco-friendly manufacturing processes. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and product excellence, Wepa continues to expand its market presence, making it a trusted name in the tissue paper sector.
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Wepa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, WEPA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,110,303,000 kg CO2e, comprising 344,641,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 126,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 638,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 370,082,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions increased marginally from 120,962,000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions decreased from 708,871,000 kg CO2e in 2022. WEPA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52.5% per ton of sold product by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target also applies to Scope 3 emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction across all scopes. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, WEPA's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, positioning the company as a responsible player in the forest and paper products sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 760 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 249,142,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,030 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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