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George Weston

George Weston Limited, commonly referred to as Weston, is a prominent Canadian company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1882, Weston has established itself as a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, with significant operations across Canada and the United States. The company primarily focuses on baked goods, grocery products, and fresh food, with its well-known brands including Wonder, Country Harvest, and Dempster's. What sets Weston apart is its commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that its products meet the evolving needs of consumers. With a strong market position, George Weston Limited has achieved notable milestones, including its recognition as one of Canada's largest food retailers. The company's dedication to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation in the industry.

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36

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

George Weston's score of 36 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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George Weston's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, George Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 451,700,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 726,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 392,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 441,200,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Over the previous years, emissions have shown some fluctuations, with total emissions recorded at approximately 450,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 461,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 465,300,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The Scope 3 emissions have consistently represented a significant portion of their total emissions, indicating a substantial impact from their supply chain and product lifecycle. George Weston’s commitment to addressing climate change is evident, but the lack of specific reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further engagement in climate action and sustainability initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. George Weston'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 George Weston is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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George Weston 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
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