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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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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Wepa's score of 28 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wepa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, WEPA reported approximately 491,044,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside about 708,871,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52.5% per tonne of sold product by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability. In 2022, WEPA's emissions were approximately 453,303 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 697,720 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a focus on reducing emissions intensity. The company has committed to these targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. WEPA's reduction strategy includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, showcasing its commitment to sustainable practices in the forest and paper products sector. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further solidifying its dedication to climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wepa's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Wepa is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wepa is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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