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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Wepa's score of 28 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wepa's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, WEPA reported approximately 491,044,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside about 708,871,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. The company 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 commitment encompasses both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the supply chain and product lifecycle. In 2022, WEPA's total emissions were approximately 1,199,915,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at about 491,044,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 708,871,000 kg CO2e. The company has also reported a reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of sales product, achieving approximately 490 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025. WEPA is committed to aligning its emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wepa's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Wepa is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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