Wienerberger
Wienerberger N.V., a leading player in the building materials industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1819, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable construction solutions, focusing on clay blocks, roof tiles, and concrete products. Wienerberger's commitment to innovation is evident in its unique offerings, which combine durability with energy efficiency, catering to the evolving needs of modern architecture. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in eco-friendly production methods. As a trusted name in the industry, Wienerberger continues to shape the future of construction with its high-quality products and sustainable practices.
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Wienerberger's score of 37 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wienerberger's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wienerberger reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,909,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 78,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 2,244,600,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reliance on upstream emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 1,570,900,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted around 2,767,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 155,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, while in 2021, emissions were approximately 2,483,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 175,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data reflects a downward trend in Scope 1 emissions from 2021 to 2023, suggesting efforts to reduce direct emissions from operations. Wienerberger has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,483,500,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 175,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Wienerberger 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.
