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  • Overall approach
    1/10
    • Overarching commitment on deforestation
      0/4
    • Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
      0/1
    • Awareness of the value of forests
      1/1
      Yes
      1/1
      "We recognize the global threat of deforestation, and we are committed to minimizing the risk as we expand internationally."; "Suppliers with active sustainability initiatives are encouragedto address, document and make continuous improvement efforts with regard to the followingenvironmental considerations:[...] Protection of forests and high conservation value areas"
      Open source document
      Open source document
    • Deforestation as a business risk
      0/1
    • High-level management of deforestion
      0/1
    • Executive compensation linked to deforestation
    • Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
      0/2
    • Reporting on emissions from land-use change
      0/2
    • Disclosure of conservation activity
    • Disclosure of reforestation activity
    • Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  • Commodity score
    16/90
    • Palm oil
      25/90
      • Commitment Strength
        7/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          3/8
          • Commitment details
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Credible certification scheme
            2/6
            Which certification schemes are used?: RSPO
            "Wendy’s is committed to using responsible and sustainable sources for the palm oil used as an ingredient in some of our products. Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Location
            "Wendy’s is committed to using responsible and sustainable sources for the palm oil used as an ingredient in some of our products. Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2022
            0.6/0.7
            Target date
            2022
            0.6/0.7
            "The brand also participates in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and is committed to 100 percent certified sustainable palm oil in its North American products by 2022"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "Wendy’s is committed to using responsible and sustainable sources for the palm oil used as an ingredient in some of our products. Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
        • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
          4/5
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            3/3
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes
            3/3
            Type of commitment: HCS; Peat
            "Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard."
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Location
            "Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard.As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations."
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2022
            0.6/0.7
            Target date
            2022
            0.6/0.7
            "The brand also participates in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and is committed to 100 percent certified sustainable palm oil in its North American products by 2022"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "The brand also participates in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and is committed to 100 percent certified sustainable palm oil in its North American products by 2022"
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/6
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/0.7
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.3
      • Social Considerations
        4/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "Consistent with Wendy’s or QSCC’s agreements with Suppliers, we expect all Suppliers to comply with applicable employment and labor laws and regulations. In particular, we expect all Suppliers to adhere to the following: [...] ILO, Discrimination, Forced Labour, Child Labour, Freedom of Association"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/4
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        14/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          1/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            "Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, for partial or unclear commodity exposure
            0.8/1.7
            "Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.7
        • Reporting is independently verified
          1/1
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO

            Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO

            What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 0 not specified
            "Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            Commitment to protect High Carbon Stock areas and/or peatlands
            Yes, using a third-party verification scheme or certification scheme.
            1/1
            For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 0 not specified

            What percent of the company's supply volume is verified using company verification systems?: 0 not specified

            Which tools, approaches, third-party verification, including certification, schemes are used?: RSPO

            Which processes or groups does the company use for third party verification?: RSPO
            "Since 2015, we have been a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have been annually reporting our progress through the RSPO’s Annual Communication of Progress as well as the World Wildlife Fund Buyers Scorecard. As of 2018, 100 percent of the palm oil used in U.S. and Canadian restaurants meets this goal, 84 percent from mass balance and 16 percent offset by Palm Trace credits. Wendy’s restaurants in New Zealand use palm oil for cooking that is mass balance certified sustainable, and we are pursuing similar commitments in our other international locations"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
          Operations assessed to comply with law
          Yes
          2/2
           "All Suppliers, and their suppliers and contractors, are expected to comply with applicable local, state/provincial and federal laws and regulatory requirements as part of responsible business operations, including but not limited to: applicable employment, immigration, civil rights, and antidiscrimination laws, food safety, animal welfare, environmental, and any other required industry standards [...] Wendy’s may monitor a Supplier’s compliance with the Code,and has the right to conduct, or have its designee conduct,unannounced inspections of a Supplier’s facilities and records."
          Open source document
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own mechanism

          Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
          "Reporting Business Ethics Violations. With both a grievance and no retaliation policy in place, Suppliers should be well equipped to address and remedy many business ethics concerns and violations described in this section of the Code that could arise in their organizations. Suppliers and their employees also can report business ethics concerns to Wendy’s toll-free, 24-hour compliance hotline at 1-800-256-8595 or the ethics website at www.wendys.ethicspoint.com."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          2/2
          Report volumes of commodity
          Reporting total volume
          2/2
          Total/partial volume reported: 2683  tonnes
          In the 2020 RSPO ACOP, Wendy's reports using a total of 2683  tonnes of palm oil with 1113.48 tonnes certified 
          Open source document
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          1-49%
          2/6
          Report verified volumes of commodity
          1-49%
          2/6
          What is the certified volume?: 1113.48 tonnes

          For what percent of the company's supply volume is third-party verification of performance relative to commitments conducted?: 41.50%

          What third-party verification is used?: RSPO

          What is the non-certified/non-compliant volume?: 1569.52 tonnes
          In the 2020 RSPO ACOP, Wendy's reports using a total of 2683  tonnes of palm oil with 1113.48 tonnes certified 
          Open source document
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          In their Code of Conduct which outline labor rights standards, Wendy's state that: "Wendy’s may monitor a Supplier’s compliance with the Code, and has the right to conduct, or have its designee conduct, unannounced inspections of a Supplier’s facilities and records."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Pulp & Paper
      15/90
      • Commitment Strength
        5/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          1/8
          • Commitment details
            Sustainability commitment/other
            1/6
            Commitment to protect priority forests
            Sustainability commitment/other
            1/6
            "Sustainably source 100% of our customer facing packaging by 2026"
            Open source document
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Product line
            Only applies to customer facing packaging:"Sustainably source 100% of our customer facing packaging by 2026"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            2026
            0.3/0.7
            Target date
            2026
            0.3/0.7
            "Sustainably source 100% of our customer facing packaging by 2026"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.3
        • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
          4/5
          • Commitment details
            Yes
            3/3
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes
            3/3
            Type of commitment: Recycled content; Reduction of material inputs
            "USING LESS FOR OUR Fry cartons: 17 percent less raw material, Cups: Future savings of 300 tons of material... POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLED CONTENT - Unbleached napkins at least 50 percent"
            Open source document
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
            If no, what is excluded?: Product line
            "USING LESS FOR OUR Fry cartons: 17 percent less raw material, Cups: Future savings of 300 tons of material... POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLED CONTENT - Unbleached napkins at least 50 percent"
            Open source document
          • Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            Target date
            Current/achieved
            0.7/0.7
            "USING LESS FOR OUR Fry cartons: 17 percent less raw material, Cups: Future savings of 300 tons of material... POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLED CONTENT - Unbleached napkins at least 50 percent"
            Open source document
          • Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            Interim target date
            NA (target date current or achieved or 2022)
            0.3/0.3
            "USING LESS FOR OUR Fry cartons: 17 percent less raw material, Cups: Future savings of 300 tons of material... POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLED CONTENT - Unbleached napkins at least 50 percent"
            Open source document
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/6
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/4
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/1.3
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/0.7
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.3
      • Social Considerations
        4/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "Consistent with Wendy’s or QSCC’s agreements with Suppliers, we expect all Suppliers to comply with applicable employment and labor laws and regulations. In particular, we expect all Suppliers to adhere to the following: [...] ILO, Discrimination, Forced Labour, Child Labour, Freedom of Association"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/4
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        6/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.7
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            Yes, for all commodity exposure
            1.7/1.7
            "USING LESS FOR OUR Fry cartons: 17 percent less raw material, Cups: Future savings of 300 tons of material... POST-CONSUMER WASTE RECYCLED CONTENT - Unbleached napkins at least 50 percent"
            Open source document
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.7
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/1
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to reduce use of virgin wood fibre
            No
            0/1
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own mechanism

          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No
          "Reporting Business Ethics Violations. With both a grievance and no retaliation policy in place, Suppliers should be well equipped to address and remedy many business ethics concerns and violations described in this section of the Code that could arise in their organizations. Suppliers and their employees also can report business ethics concerns to Wendy’s toll-free, 24-hour compliance hotline at 1-800-256-8595 or the ethics website at www.wendys.ethicspoint.com."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          In their Code of Conduct which outline labor rights standards, Wendy's state that: "Wendy’s may monitor a Supplier’s compliance with the Code, and has the right to conduct, or have its designee conduct, unannounced inspections of a Supplier’s facilities and records."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
    • Soy
      8/90
      • Commitment Strength
        0/20
        • Commitment to protect priority forests
          0/11
          • Commitment details
            No commitment
            0/8
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
        • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
          0/9
          • Commitment details
            No traceability commitment
            0/5.3
          • Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
            No
            0/2
          • Target date
            No target date
            0/1
          • Interim target date
            No
            0/0.5
      • Social Considerations
        4/18
        • Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Labour rights in the supply chain
          Yes
          4/4
          Details of commitment: ILO; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association

          Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces
          "Consistent with Wendy’s or QSCC’s agreements with Suppliers, we expect all Suppliers to comply with applicable employment and labor laws and regulations. In particular, we expect all Suppliers to adhere to the following: [...] ILO, Discrimination, Forced Labour, Child Labour, Freedom of Association"
          Open source document
        • Inclusion of small-scale farmers
          No
          0/4
        • Gender equality in the supply chain
          No commitment
          0/4
        • Commitment to remediation
          No
          0/2
        • Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
          No
          0/4
        • Commitment to resolve land conflicts
          No
      • Reporting and Implementation
        4/50
        • Reporting against commitments
          0/3
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/2.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/2.5
        • Reporting is independently verified
          0/2
          • Commitment to protect priority forests
            No
            0/1.5
          • Commitment to a traceable supply chain
            No
            0/1.5
        • Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
          No
          0/2
        • Deforestation cut off date
          No
          0/2
        • Collaborative actions
          No
          0/2
        • Risk assessments for forest risk
          No
          0/2
        • Operations assessed to comply with law
          No
          0/2
        • Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Accessible grievance mechanism
          Yes, publicly accessible grievance mechanism
          2/4
          Which issues does the grievance mechanism cover?: Social; Environmental

          Does the company publish grievances that have been made against it, as well as responses and resolutions including status and timeframes: No

          What is the nature of the grievance mechanism used by the company (own mechanism, that of external company, internationally recognised mechanism, etc.)?: Own mechanism
          "Reporting Business Ethics Violations. With both a grievance and no retaliation policy in place, Suppliers should be well equipped to address and remedy many business ethics concerns and violations described in this section of the Code that could arise in their organizations. Suppliers and their employees also can report business ethics concerns to Wendy’s toll-free, 24-hour compliance hotline at 1-800-256-8595 or the ethics website at www.wendys.ethicspoint.com."
          Open source document
        • Report volumes of commodity
          No reporting
          0/2
        • Report verified volumes of commodity
          No disclosure
          0/6
        • Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
          Yes, commit to monitoring compliance with labour/worker rights
          2/4
          In their Code of Conduct which outline labor rights standards, Wendy's state that: "Wendy’s may monitor a Supplier’s compliance with the Code, and has the right to conduct, or have its designee conduct, unannounced inspections of a Supplier’s facilities and records."
          Open source document
        • Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
          No
          0/4
        • Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
          No engagement or exclusion
          0/2
        • Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
          No disclosure
          0/2
  • Commitment strength
    4/17
    Avg. score
  • Reporting and Implementation
    8/56
    Avg. score
  • Social considerations
    4/17
    Avg. score

Profile

The Wendy’s Company (Wendy’s) is one of the world’s largest burger companies, with over 6,500 outlets worldwide in 2016. The company’s chain of restaurants primarily serve beef burgers, but also offer fries, salads, beverages and deserts. As such, Wendy’s exposed to the forest risk commodities palm oil and soy, which are used as ingredients in its food products and as feed to its meat products, and paper which is used in its packaging. Wendy's Co. is selected as a powerbroker for palm oil, soy and paper packaging.

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