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.
+6 vs industry average
George Weston’s score of 41 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
George Weston's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, George Weston reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising 68.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 36.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 422.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from their parent company, George Weston Limited. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 3 by 2050. Additionally, George Weston targets a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030. They also plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and downstream leased assets by 90% from the same baseline year. These initiatives reflect George Weston's commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.
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George Weston’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2019 base year
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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