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 2024, Wesfarmers reported approximately 35,800,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 21,500,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 10,700,000 kg CO2e). In the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed a total of approximately 1,196,700,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, comprising about 845,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 350,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Wesfarmers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. Additionally, the WesCEF division has outlined a long-term goal of achieving 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 target of net zero emissions by 2050. The retail businesses under Wesfarmers are also accelerating their efforts to reach net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. These initiatives reflect Wesfarmers's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.
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2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,044,231,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 5,044,231,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | 740,082,000 | 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 |
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