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Furniture Manufacturing
US
updated 8 months ago

West Elm Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

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.

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West Elm Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

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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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
14,581,000
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Scope 2
90,595,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is West Elm Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. West Elm Inc.'s primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is West Elm Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for West Elm Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

West Elm Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
43%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
21%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Use of Sold Products
12%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Capital Goods
3%
Employee Commuting
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Franchises
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

West Elm Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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