Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma, Inc., a leading name in the home furnishings industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1956, the company has established itself as a premier retailer of high-quality kitchenware, home furnishings, and gourmet food products. With a strong presence across North America, Williams Sonoma is renowned for its unique blend of stylish design and functionality, offering an extensive range of cookware, tableware, and home décor items. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, often collaborating with renowned chefs and designers to create exclusive collections. Over the years, Williams Sonoma has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product lines and the introduction of innovative kitchen solutions. As a market leader, the company continues to set trends in the home goods sector, making it a go-to destination for discerning customers seeking to elevate their culinary and home experiences.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Williams Sonoma'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 Furniture Manufacturing 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
Williams Sonoma's score of 52 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Williams Sonoma's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Williams Sonoma reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 61,676,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,864,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 40,812,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,285,513,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to sustainability and climate action, with the company aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 14% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Over the years, Williams Sonoma has demonstrated a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2019, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of 17,537,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 70,415,000 kg CO2e, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of 3,791,154,000 kg CO2e. The reduction targets set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, showcasing Williams Sonoma's commitment to responsible retailing and environmental stewardship. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices, aiming for a more sustainable future while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15.19 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Williams Sonoma is committed to some 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.
