Wendel SE
Wendel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Wendel 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).
Wendel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  b | 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.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Wendel's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wendel amounted to 181,412 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 Wendel decreased by 0.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Wendel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wendel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wendel were 85,343 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Wendel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Wendel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wendel's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Wendel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Wendel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Wendel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 65,829 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 96,069 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Wendel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wendel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wendel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Wendel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Wendel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Wendel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Wendel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Wendel reported 1,640,349 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 Wendel includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Wendel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wendel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Wendel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,640,349 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 82.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 17.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Wendel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Wendel's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 51.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wendel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Wendel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wendel disclose?
In 2024, Wendel reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Wendel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Wendel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 995,288 tCO₂e (60.68%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 275,509 tCO₂e (16.8%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 105,594 tCO₂e (6.44%)
Wendel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wendel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Wendel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 85,343 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,391 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Wendel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Wendel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Wendel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.12 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Wendel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Wendel ranked 21 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Wendel among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Wendel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Wendel reported a total carbon footprint of 1,821,761 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.74% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Wendel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.27%. a