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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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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Wurth's score of 28 is higher than 93% 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, Wurth 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 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Wurth 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. Additionally, they achieved a significant milestone by reducing their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2010 to 2020, with plans to halve these emissions again by 2030. The company is also aligning with Germany's goal of achieving net greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability. In the near term, Wurth aims to bring its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions close to zero by 2025. These initiatives highlight Wurth's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
236,879,000
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Scope 2
116,972,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wurth's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is 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. This request for Wurth is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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