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Wurth

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.

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Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Wurth's score of 9 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wurth's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Würth reported total carbon emissions of approximately 325,760,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 260,463,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 65,297,000 kg CO2e. In Germany, emissions for the same year were approximately 37,176,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 35,984,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,191,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2022, Würth's total emissions globally were about 364,869,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 257,874,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 77,758,000 kg CO2e. In Germany, total emissions were about 130,896,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 33,007,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 1,515,000 kg CO2e. Würth has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives in their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across various scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wurth's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wurth 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.

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