Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers Limited, a prominent Australian conglomerate, is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1914, the company has evolved into a diversified entity with significant operations across various sectors, including retail, industrial, and resources. Its major business areas encompass well-known brands such as Bunnings Warehouse, Kmart, and Officeworks, which are recognised for their commitment to quality and customer service. Wesfarmers has achieved notable milestones, including its successful expansion into the UK and New Zealand markets. The company is distinguished by its focus on sustainability and innovation, offering a wide range of products from home improvement to office supplies. With a strong market position, Wesfarmers continues to be a leader in the Australian retail landscape, consistently delivering value to its shareholders and customers alike.
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Wesfarmers's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 40,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 830,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 302,500,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for approximately 35,800,000,000 kg CO2e, including 10,700,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 21,500,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Wesfarmers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. Additionally, WesCEF's Net Zero Roadmap targets a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of the financial year 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero by 2050. In terms of recent performance, the company has made strides in reducing emissions intensity, with a reported decrease of 8% in emissions per million dollars of revenue compared to the previous year. These initiatives reflect Wesfarmers' commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 707,725,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 566,456,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,978,518,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Wesfarmers is participating in some 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.
