- Measuring current antibiotic use and reductions remains a challenge in the beef and pork supply chains.
- Retrieving utility data at scale is a challenge for franchisees.
- Establishing pathways to drive emissions reductions across our PG&S emissions reduction goal is challenging due to the complex nature of our supply chain.
The Wendy’s Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Wendy’s Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 62.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 13.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 49.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 10.0M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
62.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2023
Renewable Energy
5%
of total energy
Water Usage
140.5K kgal/year (withdrawn)
2023
Energy Use
743.8K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 13.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 49.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.0M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2021 | 75.3K MTCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location-based) |
| 2020 | 14.2K MTCO2e (Scope 1) + 55035 MTCO2e (Location-Based Scope 2) + 54400 MTCO2e (Market-Based Scope 2) + (Scope 3 data pending) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Company emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 26% and franchisee emissions (Scope 3) by 11%, both from a 2019 base year.
- Started transition to fry cartons with Sustainable Forestry Initiative's (SFI) "certified sourcing" standard.
- Began sourcing clean energy through Florida Power and Light's SolarTogether® community solar program in Florida, and signed on with community solar provider Ampion.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption in Company-operated restaurants by 20% per transaction, from a 2012 baseline by 2025
- Have a comprehensive accounting of animal welfare best practices for beef, pork, chicken, eggs and dairy through the Wendy’s Animal Care Standards Program by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Responsibly source our top 10 priority food categories in the U.S. and Canada by 2030
- Increase the representation of underrepresented populations among our Company’s leadership and management, as well as the diversity of our franchisees by 2025
- Compared to a 2019 base year, reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030
- Compared to a 2019 base year, reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 47% per metric ton of purchased goods by 2030
- Compared to a 2019 base year, reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 47% per franchise restaurant by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Source 100% of our U.S. and Canadian beef, chicken and pork from suppliers that prohibit the routine use of medically important antibiotics by 2030
- Sustainably source 100% of our customer-facing packaging in the U.S. and Canada by 2026
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
FoodPeopleFootprint