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 2023, Wendy's reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,013,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49,436,580 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 10,045,954,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 47% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Wendy's is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 55% per metric ton and from franchises by 55% per restaurant within the same timeframe. Wendy's has also engaged in initiatives such as 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. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Wendy's is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while addressing its environmental impact through various strategic commitments and initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,319,510 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 10,336,683,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Wendys's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Wendys's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 17% last year and decreased by approximately 3% 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 82% 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.
