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 3 emissions, which accounted for about 35,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 830,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 303,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to approximately 1,132,400,000 kg CO2e. Wesfarmers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. Additionally, the WesCEF division has outlined a roadmap targeting 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. The company has also implemented various reduction initiatives across its subsidiaries. For instance, Officeworks has targeted a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from electricity usage compared to 2015 levels by 2020. Bunnings aims for a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a baseline of 260,000 kg CO2e by 2025. Wesfarmers's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced from Wesfarmers Limited. The company continues to enhance its sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards and climate action frameworks.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,978,518,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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