Wepa
Wepa, officially known as Wepa Industrieholding SE, is a leading manufacturer in the tissue paper industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1948, Wepa has grown significantly, with major operational regions across Europe, including France, Italy, and the UK. The company is renowned for its high-quality tissue products, including toilet paper, kitchen towels, and facial tissues, which are distinguished by their sustainability and innovative production methods. Wepa's commitment to environmental responsibility has positioned it as a key player in the market, achieving notable milestones such as the implementation of eco-friendly manufacturing processes. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and product excellence, Wepa continues to expand its market presence, making it a trusted name in the tissue paper sector.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Paper Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Wepa's score of 34 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wepa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, WEPA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 344,641,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 126,727,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 638,935,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. WEPA has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 52.5% per tonne of sold product by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. The company’s emissions data shows a trend of increasing emissions from 2019 to 2023, with Scope 1 emissions rising from 760,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 344,641,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions increased from 1,030,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 126,727,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 3 emissions also saw fluctuations, peaking at 811,308,000 kg CO2e in 2020 before decreasing to 638,935,000 kg CO2e in 2023. WEPA's climate commitments align with industry standards, aiming to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these targets, which include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the forest and paper products sector.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 760 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 249,142,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,030 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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