Metcash

Metcash, headquartered in Australia and operating in wholesale trade and commission trade services (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles), has outlined its climate commitments and emissions data.

For the reporting year 2025, Metcash's total emissions were approximately 6.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 34.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 78.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 5.9 billion kg CO2e.

In the reporting year 2024, Metcash's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 15.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 75.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year were approximately 5.1 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor.

Metcash is committed to ambitious emissions reduction targets. They aim for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 against a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the company is targeting 100% renewable electricity by November 2025 and aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. Metcash reported a 3.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to the prior year, indicating progress towards their 2030 target.