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Wurth Elektronik

Würth Elektronik, a prominent player in the electronic components industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across Europe and Asia. Founded in 1971, the company has established itself as a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality electronic and electromechanical components, including connectors, inductors, and PCB assembly services. Würth Elektronik is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to a diverse range of applications, from automotive to industrial electronics. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions. Its strong market position is bolstered by a robust portfolio of products that combine reliability with cutting-edge technology, making Würth Elektronik a trusted partner for engineers and manufacturers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wurth Elektronik'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Wurth Elektronik's score of 26 is higher than 67% 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 Elektronik's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wurth Elektronik reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,848,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were about 1,731,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which recorded approximately 1,387,000 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. Wurth Elektronik has achieved a significant milestone by reducing its yearly Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2010 to 2020 and plans to halve these emissions again by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to replacing lead in all applicable products by 2026 and is working towards significantly reducing three specific energy sources by 2025, while also offsetting unavoidable emissions. Wurth Elektronik is also aligning with Germany's goal of achieving net greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, demonstrating its commitment to long-term sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
3,091,280
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Scope 2
10,276,320
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wurth Elektronik's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Elektronik is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wurth Elektronik 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
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