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 total carbon emissions of approximately 36,000,000,000 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 303,000,000 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, 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 emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect Wesfarmers' commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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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 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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