Programa WEG de Carbono Neutro
Dentro del contexto de emisiones de GEE y cambios climáticos, en 2022, WEG dio un importante paso, por medio de la creación del Programa WEG Carbono Neutro.
El programa tiene como objetivo movilizar esfuerzos para alcanzar las metas establecidas de emisiones de GEE para todo el grupo WEG. Las metas de mediano y largo plazo son de reducir en 52% de sus emisiones operacionales hasta 2030 y alcanzar el Net-cero en 2050, utilizando como año base el año de 2021. Además de eso, el programa estructura directrices, acciones y responsabilidades, formalizando ante sus partes interesadas, su compromiso frente a los desafíos del combate al calentamiento global y a los cambios climáticos, tema material para la compañía.
The global goals of the WEG Carbon Neutral Program were established using internationally accepted methodological criteria and in line with the NDCs (Nationally Determined Contribution), which refer to government commitments to reduce GHG assumed by the signatory countries of the Paris Agreement.
Goals
2030 Reduce GHG emissions by 52%
2050 Reach Net-Zero
WEG Global Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions Base Year 2021.
Access here the GEE WEG Inventory Verification Letter (ISO 14064-1)
Main actions to reduce emissions
To choose and prioritize GHG reduction projects, WEG uses the Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) and Return on Investment (ROI) methodology. We are committed to phasing out investments in carbon-intensive assets.
Scope 1: Main reduction projects
- Replacement of natural gas boilers with electric ones;
- Replacement of gasoline with ethanol;
- Repairs to boiler drains;
- Replacement of natural gas forklifts with electric ones.
Scope 2: Use of renewable energy (Scheduled to 2024)
It is part of the strategy of the WEG Carbon Program to have 100% renewable energy by 2030.
- Brazil 90% and Global 75% Renewable sources
In total, in 2023, more than 800 projects were mapped around the world, demonstrating the scope of the Company's efforts to achieve its targets.
GHG REDUCTION TARGETS AND VARIABLE COMPENSATION
Considering the scope of this challenge, the responsibility for achieving the targets involves the entire company, and is addressed at strategic, tactical and operational levels. GHG emission reduction targets are broken down annually for the business units according to the results of the previous year's inventory and are part of the WEG Quality and Productivity Program (PWQP), an internal target program that impacts the variable compensation of employees, and also the target program for executives.
Reduction Target (2023): Achieve 90% of Scope 1 + 2 emissions in relation to the 2021 Base (Reduce 10%)
Target status: Achieved
Reduction Target (2024): Reduce 10% of Scope 1 emissions in relation to 2023 emissions (Approved projects)
Target status: In progress
Task Force for Climate Disclosure (TCFD)
WEG considers the recommendations and guidelines of the TCFD in its structure. For more information, access the disclosure below.
