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Wieland

Wieland, officially known as Wieland-Werke AG, is a leading global manufacturer headquartered in Ulm, Germany. Established in 1820, the company has evolved into a key player in the metal industry, specialising in copper and copper alloys, as well as innovative solutions for various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and renewable energy. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Wieland is renowned for its high-quality products, such as semi-finished copper products and customised solutions that cater to specific industry needs. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for clients worldwide. Notable achievements include pioneering developments in eco-friendly materials and efficient production processes, reinforcing Wieland's reputation as an industry leader.

DitchCarbon Score

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Wieland's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Wieland's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wieland Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,200,400 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 93,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 472,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,200,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2045. Wieland's near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by the same percentage within the same timeframe. For the long term, Wieland aims to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including fuel and energy-related activities, by FY2045. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the mining and metals sector.

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Scope 1
102,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
502,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000.0
000
Scope 3
1,493,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000.0
000.0

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wieland's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Wieland is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wieland 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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