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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In 2023, Wesfarmers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: about 846,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 351,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 34,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Wesfarmers has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in sustainability practices, although detailed reduction strategies or science-based targets have not been outlined in the available data. Overall, Wesfarmers's emissions data reflects a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to address climate impact across their operations and supply chain.
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Add to project2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,047,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 1,098,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 1,098,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Wesfarmers is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.