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Wendy’s, officially known as The Wendy’s Company, is a prominent player in the US-based hotel and restaurant services industry. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, the company operates extensively across North America and beyond, serving millions of customers annually. Since its founding in 1969, Wendy’s has established a reputation for delivering high-quality fast food, with its signature square-shaped burgers, fresh ingredients, and innovative menu offerings setting it apart in the competitive quick-service restaurant sector.
As one of the leading brands in the industry, Wendy’s is recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Its core services include dine-in, takeout, and delivery options, supported by a widespread network of franchise locations. With a history of notable milestones and a strong market position, Wendy’s continues to be a key player in the fast-food landscape, known for its focus on freshness and flavour.
58
DitchCarbon score
+32 vs industry average
Wendys’s score of 58 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.257
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The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Wendys's reported carbon emissions
Wendy's reported total emissions of approximately 9.24 billion kg CO2e for 2025. This includes 19.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 40.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 9.17 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 9.99 billion kg CO2e, comprising 14.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 39 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 9.97 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, Wendy's total emissions were approximately 10.13 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at 49.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 10.05 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 8.65 billion kg CO2e, including 14.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 56.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 8.58 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 10.33 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 15.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 60.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10.25 billion kg CO2e.
For 2020, total emissions were approximately 11.22 billion kg CO2e, consisting of 15.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 61 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11.15 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
In 2019, Wendy's reported total emissions of approximately 10.44 billion kg CO2e, with 16.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10.34 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Wendy's has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Wendy's aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% per metric tonne of goods purchased and Scope 3 GHG emissions from franchises by 55% per restaurant within the same timeframe. The company also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year and achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
Furthermore, Wendy's participates in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings® Challenge, aiming to reduce energy consumption in company-operated restaurants by 20% per transaction by 2025, against a 2012 baseline.
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Wendys’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
47% reduction in Scope 2
The Wendy's Company commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 47% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
On track47%
2030
47% reduction in Scope 1
The Wendy's Company commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 47% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
Behind target47%
2030
55% reduction in scope 3 downstream
The Wendy's Company commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 55% per metric ton of goods purchased within t…
Insufficient data55%
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Climate initiatives
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