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 approximately 491,044,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside about 708,871,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions for the year 2022. 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 carbon reduction. WEPA's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH, which is classified under the Forest and Paper Products sector. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction goals are consistent with the necessary measures to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In terms of specific emissions metrics, WEPA has reported a reduction of about 490 kg CO2e per tonne of sales product for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025, indicating a proactive approach to minimising its carbon footprint. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| Scope 3 | 697,720,000 | 000,000,000 |
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