Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers Limited, a prominent Australian conglomerate, is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1914, the company has evolved into a diversified entity with significant operations across various sectors, including retail, industrial, and resources. Its major business areas encompass well-known brands such as Bunnings Warehouse, Kmart, and Officeworks, which are recognised for their commitment to quality and customer service. Wesfarmers has achieved notable milestones, including its successful expansion into the UK and New Zealand markets. The company is distinguished by its focus on sustainability and innovation, offering a wide range of products from home improvement to office supplies. With a strong market position, Wesfarmers continues to be a leader in the Australian retail landscape, consistently delivering value to its shareholders and customers alike.
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Wesfarmers's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 829,900,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 302,500,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 35,800,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,132,400,000 kg CO2e. Wesfarmers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. Additionally, WesCEF's Net Zero Roadmap targets a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of the financial year 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero by 2050. In terms of specific initiatives, Officeworks has committed to a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from electricity usage by 2020, while Bunnings is targeting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. Wesfarmers's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own disclosures. The company continues to enhance its sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards and climate action frameworks.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 707,725,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 566,456,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,978,518,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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