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updated 21 days ago

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd

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Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd, commonly known as Coles, is a leading player in the Australian retail industry, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1914, Coles has grown to become one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, serving millions of customers across various regions, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Specialising in grocery retail, Coles offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, setting it apart from competitors. With a strong market position, Coles has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its own brand products and a focus on environmentally friendly practices. As a trusted name in Australian households, Coles continues to innovate and adapt to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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How does Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd'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.

53

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd's score of 53 is higher than 72% 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 Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Coles Group Limited

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Coles Group Limited, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Coles Group Limited has set various climate initiatives, although specific reduction targets or achievements for Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd are not detailed. The company is involved in broader sustainability efforts, including commitments to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental performance, but no specific figures or targets have been disclosed. As part of its climate strategy, Coles Group Limited may engage in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), although specific targets cascaded to Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd are not provided. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction targets highlights the need for ongoing transparency and commitment to climate action within the retail sector.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
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
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-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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