Wendys Sustainability Profile
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.
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Wendys's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wendy's reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,295,350 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 38,985,580 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 9,971,867,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include 1,120,003,000 kg CO2e from franchises and 8,106,358,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Wendy's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target translates to a reduction of approximately 44,731.02 metric tons CO2e. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% per metric ton of goods purchased and reduce franchise emissions by 55% per restaurant, both by 2030. The company is actively participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings® Challenge, targeting a 20% reduction in energy consumption per transaction in company-operated restaurants by 2025, against a 2012 baseline. Wendy's is also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Wendy's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company’s targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their goals are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,319,510 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,079,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,336,683,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Wendys's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Wendys's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Wendys's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Wendys has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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