Wesfarmers Limited, a prominent Australian conglomerate, is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Established in 1914, the company has evolved significantly, now operating across various sectors, including furniture and other manufactured goods. With a strong presence in Australia and New Zealand, Wesfarmers is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes retail chains and industrial operations.
The company excels in providing high-quality furniture and home goods, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Wesfarmers has achieved notable market position through strategic acquisitions and a focus on customer-centric solutions. As a leader in the furniture industry, Wesfarmers continues to set benchmarks for quality and service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the market.
+39 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Furniture Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wesfarmers's reported carbon emissions
Wesfarmers, headquartered in AU and operating within the furniture and other manufactured goods sector, has established several climate commitments. In its 2025 reporting year, the company reported total emissions of approximately 32.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 790 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 237 million kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to roughly 30.5 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (approximately 16.5 billion kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (about 10.9 billion kg CO2e).
For the 2024 reporting year, Wesfarmers reported total emissions of approximately 37.7 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 830 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 303 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 35.8 billion kg CO2e. Notably, purchased goods and services accounted for approximately 21.5 billion kg CO2e of the Scope 3 total.
Wesfarmers is committed to achieving net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 for its retail businesses. Furthermore, WesCEF and Coregas aspire to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. WesCEF has a specific roadmap targeting a 30 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of financial year 2030, relative to a financial year 2020 baseline, with a long-term goal of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Bunnings is also working towards a 10 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, compared to a 2020 baseline of 260,000 tonnes CO2e. Coles previously set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2020. Officeworks aimed for a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from electricity usage compared to 2015 levels.
Historically, Wesfarmers' reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.62 billion kg CO2e in 2021 and 1.56 billion kg CO2e in 2019. Scope 3 emissions were reported as approximately 1.25 billion kg CO2e in 2016 and 1.05 billion kg CO2e in 2015.
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Wesfarmers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2020
15% reduction in Scope 2
Officeworks has set a target of a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from electricity usage compared to 2015.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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