Woolworths
Woolworths Group Limited, commonly known as Woolworths, is a leading Australian supermarket chain headquartered in Bella Vista, New South Wales. Founded in 1924, Woolworths has grown to become a cornerstone of the Australian retail landscape, operating over 1,000 stores across the country and serving millions of customers each week. As a major player in the grocery industry, Woolworths offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, groceries, and household items, with a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to local sourcing and innovative shopping experiences, such as online grocery delivery. Woolworths holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top retailers in Australia. Its dedication to customer satisfaction and community engagement has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the Australian market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Woolworths's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Woolworths's score of 50 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Woolworths's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported total emissions of approximately 1,767,284,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 1,941,581,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Woolworths aims to achieve a 19% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Woolworths is also working towards long-term sustainability goals, aspiring to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which has ratified their near-term targets. The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2030 from a 2023 base year and aims for a 54.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2033. Woolworths has made significant strides in its operational transport emissions, targeting a 60% reduction by 2030. Furthermore, the company is committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025. These initiatives reflect Woolworths's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the retail sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
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 is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
