Coles Sustainability Profile
Coles Group Limited, commonly known as Coles, is a leading Australian supermarket chain headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1914, Coles has established itself as a key player in the retail industry, primarily operating in the grocery sector. With a strong presence across major regions in Australia, Coles offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials, all aimed at delivering quality and value to customers. Coles is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, having introduced various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its private label products, which have become popular for their affordability and quality. As one of Australia's largest supermarket chains, Coles continues to enhance its market position through customer-centric services and a focus on community engagement.
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Coles's score of 56 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Coles's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Coles Group Limited reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 19,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure highlights the company's substantial indirect emissions, which are critical in understanding its overall carbon footprint. For the previous year, 2024, Coles disclosed a comprehensive emissions profile, including Scope 1 emissions of about 267,913,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 697,896,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 19,060,000,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a consistent focus on measuring and reporting emissions across all scopes. Coles has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims for 75% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2027. For Scope 3 emissions, Coles targets a reduction of 30.3% by FY2030 from a FY2024 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Coles's dedication to addressing climate change. The company has also pledged to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Overall, Coles Group Limited's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming to significantly reduce its carbon footprint while engaging its supply chain in the process.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 312,650,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,463,378,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 348,507,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Coles's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Coles's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Coles's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Coles has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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