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Coles Group Limited, commonly known as Coles, is a prominent Australian retailer specialising in food products and related services. Headquartered in Australia, the company operates extensively across the country, serving millions of customers through its supermarkets and convenience stores. Founded in 1914, Coles has established itself as a key player in the food retail industry, with a strong focus on fresh produce, groceries, and private label offerings.
Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, Coles has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its store network and enhancing its online shopping platform. Its core products include fresh food, packaged groceries, and household essentials, with a reputation for competitive pricing and product innovation. As one of Australia's leading food retailers, Coles continues to hold a notable market position, shaping the landscape of food retailing in the region.
44
DitchCarbon score
+27 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Coles's reported carbon emissions
Coles's latest disclosed Scope 3 emissions for 2025 were approximately 19,000,000,000 kg CO2e.
In 2024, Coles reported total emissions of approximately 20,027,809,200 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 267,913,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 697,896,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 19,060,000,000 kg CO2e. Key categories contributing to Scope 3 included purchased goods and services (approximately 15,600,000,000 kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 1,410,000,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 660,000,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2023, Coles's total emissions were approximately 21,280,559,700 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 293,664,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 686,895,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 20,300,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were approximately 22,176,560,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 of approximately 271,752,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based of approximately 1,085,063,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of approximately 20,820,000,000 kg CO2e.
Coles has set several climate commitments. The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, Coles Group Limited commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions by 30.3% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year. These near-term Scope 1 and 2 targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Coles also aims for 75% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution to have science-based targets by FY2027. More broadly, it commits that 80% of its suppliers by spend across various Scope 3 categories will have science-based targets by FY2029. The company also commits to no-deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
Historically, Coles had a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from a 2009 baseline by 2020 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Coles’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
75% reduction in Scope 2
Energy & Industry: Coles Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
At risk75%
2030
75% reduction in Scope 1
Energy & Industry: Coles Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 75% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target75%
2030
30.3% reduction in scope 3 total
FLAG: Coles Group Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG emissions 30.3% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year*. *The target includes F…
Behind target30.3%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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