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Morrisons

Morrisons, officially known as WM Morrison Supermarkets plc, is a prominent British supermarket chain headquartered in Bradford, GB. Founded in 1899, it has grown to become one of the largest food retailers in the UK, with a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales. The company operates primarily in the grocery industry, offering a wide range of products including fresh produce, meat, bakery items, and household goods. Morrisons is distinguished by its commitment to sourcing local products and its unique market position as a food manufacturer and retailer. Over the years, it has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its own-brand products and a focus on sustainability. With a reputation for quality and value, Morrisons continues to be a key player in the competitive UK supermarket landscape.

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44

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

Morrisons's score of 44 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morrisons's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Morrisons reported total carbon emissions of approximately 548,855,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 336,806,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 212,049,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2021, total emissions were around 644,016,000 kg CO2e, indicating a decrease in emissions over the year. The breakdown for 2021 included Scope 1 emissions of about 357,939,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 183,059,000 kg CO2e. Morrisons has not provided specific targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, which places them in a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly setting ambitious climate goals. The absence of detailed reduction initiatives suggests that while Morrisons is aware of its emissions, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards.

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Scope 1
486,181,000
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Scope 2
456,682,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morrisons'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Morrisons is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Morrisons 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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