Woolworths Holdings
Woolworths Holdings Limited, commonly known as Woolworths, is a prominent South African retail group headquartered in Cape Town, ZA. Founded in 1931, the company has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, primarily operating in Southern Africa and Australia. Woolworths is renowned for its high-quality food, clothing, and homeware products, setting itself apart through a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. With a diverse range of offerings, including fresh produce, premium clothing lines, and stylish home goods, Woolworths has garnered a loyal customer base. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its expansion into the Australian market and the introduction of innovative shopping experiences. As a market leader, Woolworths continues to focus on quality and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the retail sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Woolworths Holdings's score of 24 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Woolworths Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Woolworths Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 458,166,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 73,311,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 357,119,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 458,166,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, Woolworths has faced fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable peak in 2022 at approximately 880,389,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data indicates a trend of increasing emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities. Woolworths has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives, which places it in a challenging position within the retail sector, where many companies are actively pursuing aggressive climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction targets may impact its reputation and operational sustainability in an increasingly eco-conscious market. Overall, while Woolworths Holdings has made strides in reporting its emissions, the lack of concrete reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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Get Started| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,265,660 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 85,491,030 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Woolworths Holdings is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
