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 344,641,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 126,727,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 638,935,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint. WEPA has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 52.5% per tonne of sold product by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions from their value chain. The commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company has demonstrated a consistent effort in tracking and reporting emissions across all three scopes, with a focus on improving efficiency and sustainability in their operations. By aligning their targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), WEPA aims to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, WEPA's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to reducing their environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices within 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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