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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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37

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Wepa's score of 37 is higher than 97% 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 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 climate action, with a significant focus on reducing emissions across all scopes. 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 the company's value chain. The commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company's emissions data indicates a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, with a clear trajectory towards significant reductions in the coming years. WEPA's initiatives are part of a broader strategy to contribute to global efforts in combating climate change, particularly within the forest and paper products sector.

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760
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249,142,000
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Scope 3
1,030
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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Wepa is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wepa 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.

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