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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In 2024, Wesfarmers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,800,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 3 emissions. This includes emissions from the use of sold products (10,700,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (21,500,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (1,400,000 kg CO2e). For the previous year, 2023, Wesfarmers disclosed a total of approximately 1,196,700,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 845,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 350,800,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 34,000,000 kg CO2e. Wesfarmers has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate-related disclosures.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,044,231,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 5,044,231,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 740,082,000 | 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 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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