West Elm Inc., a prominent player in the home furnishings industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leader in modern design, offering a diverse range of furniture, home décor, and accessories that blend style with sustainability. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, West Elm is known for its commitment to ethically sourced materials and handcrafted products. The brand's unique offerings include contemporary furniture collections and exclusive collaborations with artisans, setting it apart in a competitive market. West Elm has garnered recognition for its innovative designs and community-focused initiatives, solidifying its position as a go-to destination for stylish, sustainable living solutions.
How does West Elm Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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West Elm Inc.'s score of 52 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
West Elm Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. While West Elm Inc. has not set explicit reduction targets or initiatives, it inherits sustainability commitments from its parent company, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. However, specific targets or achievements related to emissions reductions have not been disclosed for West Elm Inc. itself. As part of its corporate family, West Elm is expected to align with the broader sustainability goals set by Williams-Sonoma, Inc., which may include commitments to renewable energy and other climate initiatives. Nonetheless, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, the company's individual climate impact remains unclear.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,581,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90,595,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
West Elm Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 40% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
West Elm Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.