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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Wesfarmers's score of 36 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wesfarmers's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wesfarmers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,196,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising 845,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 350,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 34,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability. Wesfarmers has demonstrated a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In 2022, the company reported approximately 1,225,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, indicating a downward trend in emissions intensity. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports. The company continues to engage in various sustainability practices, although detailed climate pledges or specific reduction targets have not been outlined. Wesfarmers' emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve environmental performance within its operations.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
