Wendel SE is a French investment firm that specializes in long-term investments in leading companies across diverse sectors. It focuses on creating value by developing assets over time, with a strateg... Wendel SE is a French investment firm that specializes in long-term investments in leading companies across diverse sectors. It focuses on creating value by developing assets over time, with a strategic approach to innovation and sustainability. Wendel SE holds significant stakes in companies like Bureau Veritas, Stahl, and Tarkett, impacting industries such as quality control, surface coatings, and floor coverings. It also invests in high-growth companies through its Wendel Growth platform. As a major player in the private equity sector, Wendel SE navigates various markets in Africa, Europe, and North America, contributing to the long-term growth and resilience of its portfolio companies.
In 2024, Wendel was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Wendel has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Wendel are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover
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3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
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6.14 CCM/CCA - Infrastructure for rail transport
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6.15 CCA - Infrastructure enabling road transport and public transport
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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9.3 CCM - Professional services related to energy performance of buildings
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex
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3.6 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of other low carbon technologies
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4.25 CCM/CCA - Production of heat/cool using waste heat
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6.5 CCM/CCA - Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles
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7.3 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of energy efficiency equipment
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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8.1 CCM/CCA - Data processing, hosting and related activities
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a. Wendel's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Wendel's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
c. Wendel's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022
Insights into Wendel's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Wendel reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 827.42 million, representing 10.01% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 288.52 million of Wendel's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 3.5% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Wendel's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Wendel's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Wendel's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 66.67%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wendel's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 6.06%,highlighting Wendel's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of Wendel's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wendel reported that EUR 827.42 million of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 10.01% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 288.52 million (3.5% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 6.5% of Wendel's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Wendel's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Wendel reported that EUR 288.52 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 3.5% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Wendel's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Wendel's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Wendel's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Wendel reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 3.5%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Wendel earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Wendel reported that EUR 289.34 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 3.5% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Wendelhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Wendel's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Wendel reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 173.20 million,representing 20.1% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 0 of Wendel's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Wendel's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Wendel's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Wendel's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)decreased by 100%,indicating a long-term decline in green capital deployment, potentially signaling shifting priorities or reduced focus on sustainability-linked investments.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wendel's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 100%,suggesting that Wendel may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
Insights into Wendel's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Wendel reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 0,representing 0% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Wendel's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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