Wayfair Sustainability Profile
Wayfair Inc., a leading online retailer in the home goods industry, is headquartered in PK and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 2002, Wayfair has revolutionised the way consumers shop for furniture and home décor, offering an extensive selection of over 14 million products from thousands of suppliers. The company is renowned for its user-friendly platform, which features advanced search capabilities and personalised recommendations, setting it apart in a competitive market. Wayfair's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative logistics solutions has solidified its position as a top player in the e-commerce space. With notable achievements such as significant revenue growth and a robust online presence, Wayfair continues to shape the future of home shopping.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Wayfair's score of 36 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Wayfair's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wayfair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,199,308,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 18,266,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 18,955,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of their emissions fall under Scope 3, amounting to around 4,199,308,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing approximately 3,557,668,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Wayfair's total emissions were about 4,823,825,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from any parent organisation. Wayfair's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its transparency in emissions reporting, although further details on specific reduction strategies or climate pledges are currently unavailable.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,207,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,894,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,955,761,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Wayfair's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 29% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the primary emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Wayfair's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Wayfair has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
