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Würth Group, a leading global supplier in the fastener and assembly materials industry, is headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany. Founded in 1945, the company has expanded its operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, establishing a strong presence in over 80 countries. Würth is renowned for its extensive range of products, including screws, anchors, tools, and chemical products, which are distinguished by their high quality and innovative design. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a robust distribution network, Würth has achieved significant market position, serving millions of customers in various sectors such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing. The company’s dedication to research and development has led to numerous milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
How does Wurth's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Wurth's score of 31 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Würth reported total carbon emissions of approximately 325,760,000 kg CO2e, comprising 260,463,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 65,297,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 335,632,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 257,874,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 77,758,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Würth is committed to achieving near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade, with strategies including the avoidance and reduction of emissions, production of renewable energy, and transitioning to electric mobility. The company has previously achieved a 50% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2010 to 2020 and plans to halve these emissions again by 2030. Würth's emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, the Würth Group, which oversees its sustainability initiatives. The company is also aligned with Germany's goal of achieving net greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 236,879,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 116,972,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Wurth is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.