Westfalen
Westfalen AG, commonly referred to as Westfalen, is a prominent player in the energy and gas industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1923, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across various regions in Europe. Specialising in the production and distribution of industrial gases, Westfalen is renowned for its high-quality products, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, which cater to diverse sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and food processing. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Westfalen has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in gas technology and a robust distribution network. Its dedication to customer service and product excellence continues to drive its success in the energy sector.
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Industry Benchmark
Westfalen's score of 13 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Westfalen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Westfalen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,065,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,932,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 60,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,997,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from capital goods, accounting for about 2,595,824,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Westfalen's total emissions were also around 3,140,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,758,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 56,253,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 3,077,000,000 kg CO2e. From 2021 to 2023, Westfalen has shown a slight decrease in total emissions, down from about 3,140,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 3,065,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed in their initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, while Westfalen has made some progress in reducing emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further strategic planning may be necessary to enhance their climate action efforts.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,505,184,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Westfalen is not committed to any 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.
