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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George Weston's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, George Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 451,700,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 726,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 392,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 441,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has shown a gradual decrease in total emissions over the years, with emissions of about 450,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 461,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 465,300,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these reductions, George Weston has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to further decrease its carbon footprint in line with industry standards. Overall, George Weston’s emissions profile reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions, indicating a need for enhanced focus on supply chain and product lifecycle impacts.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 502,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
