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Zwilling J.A. Henckels, commonly known as Zwilling, is a renowned German company headquartered in Solingen, Germany. Established in 1731, it is one of the oldest and most respected names in the cutlery and kitchenware industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating within the broader sector of business services, Zwilling specialises in premium kitchen knives, cookware, and culinary tools, distinguished by their exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design.
Throughout its long history, Zwilling has achieved numerous milestones, solidifying its market position as a leader in high-quality kitchen products. Its commitment to precision, durability, and functional excellence has earned the brand a loyal global customer base and a reputation for setting industry standards. As a key player in the culinary and business services sectors, Zwilling continues to influence the way professionals and home cooks approach their craft.
-6 vs industry average
Zwilling Ja Henckels’s score of 30 is lower than 47% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Zwilling Ja Henckels's Carbon Emissions & Climate Commitments
Zwilling Ja Henckels, headquartered in Germany and operating within the "Other business services (74)" industry, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 497,324,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This data is cascaded from its parent company, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels AG.
In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14,028,000 kg CO2e, with stationary combustion accounting for about 7,597,000 kg CO2e and mobile combustion for about 545,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, were approximately 12,557,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 392,806,060 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services making up about 79,571,840 kg CO2e. Data for Scope 3 business travel and employee commute was not available for 2023.
Looking back, Zwilling Ja Henckels's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 15,644,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 16,990,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 13,522,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 16,676,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company began disclosing Scope 3 emissions in 2023. In 2020, total reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 34,866,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 23,773,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 10,244,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 17,128,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 16,871,000 kg CO2e.
The company has also reported an intensity of GHG emissions per revenue of 33.0 tonnes CO2e/T€ in 2023, which is an improvement from 32.0 tonnes CO2e/T€ in 2022 and 38.0 tonnes CO2e/T€ in 2021.
No climate goals have been disclosed for Zwilling Ja Henckels yet.
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