Wendy's Company, commonly known as Wendy's, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, US. Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas, Wendy's has established itself as a leader in the hamburger segment, renowned for its fresh, never frozen beef patties and signature square burgers.
With a strong presence across North America and expanding operations internationally, Wendy's has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the iconic Frosty dessert. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality ingredients and innovative menu offerings, such as the popular Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
Wendy's continues to hold a competitive market position, consistently ranking among the top fast-food chains in the US, thanks to its focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement.
+19 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Wendys's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wendy's reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 14,295,350 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 38,985,580 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 9,971,867,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Wendy's targets a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services per metric ton of goods, as well as a 47% reduction in franchise emissions per restaurant within the same timeframe. Wendy's is actively participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings® Challenge, with a goal to reduce energy consumption in company-operated restaurants by 20% per transaction by 2025, against a 2012 baseline. These initiatives reflect Wendy's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. The company is not currently committed to net-zero emissions but is working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint.
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Wendys’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
47% reduction in Scope 2
We are making progress in engaging franchisees to undertake emissions reductions that will contribute to our goal of reducing franchise emis…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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