WEG SA
WEG's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, WEG completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
WEG has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into WEG's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WEG amounted to 150,155 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WEG decreased by 2.44%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
WEG's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WEG's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of WEG were 61,439 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has WEG reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, WEG's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 83.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), WEG's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are WEG's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, WEG reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,275 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 88,716 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has WEG reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, WEG's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WEG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), WEG's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WEG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does WEG use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, WEG reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
WEG's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into WEG's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, WEG reported 24,975,994 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of WEG includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
WEG's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WEG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, WEG reported total Scope 3 emissions of 24,975,994 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 7.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 92.66% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WEG's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that WEG 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WEG disclose?
In 2024, WEG reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of WEG's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to WEG's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 23,141,716 tCO₂e (92.66%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,364,427 tCO₂e (5.46%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 308,104 tCO₂e (1.23%)
WEG's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into WEG’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, WEG reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 61,439 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,149 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
WEG's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does WEG's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, WEG reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.98 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does WEG rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, WEG ranked 12 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
WEG is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into WEG's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, WEG reported a total carbon footprint of 25,126,149 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.99% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to WEG's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.35%. a