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Retail Trade Services
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updated 6 months ago

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

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Whole Foods Market, Inc., commonly referred to as Whole Foods, is a leading American supermarket chain headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the organic and natural foods industry, with a strong presence across North America. Whole Foods is renowned for its commitment to high-quality, sustainably sourced products, offering a diverse range of organic groceries, fresh produce, and prepared foods. With a focus on health and wellness, Whole Foods differentiates itself through its stringent quality standards and dedication to transparency in sourcing. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Amazon in 2017, which has further solidified its market position. Whole Foods continues to be a trusted destination for consumers seeking premium, ethically produced food options, making it a standout player in the competitive grocery landscape.

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How does Whole Foods Market, 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.

81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Whole Foods Market, Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Whole Foods Market, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

Whole Foods Market, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., Whole Foods Market's climate commitments and emissions data are influenced by its parent company's initiatives. Whole Foods Market is aligned with Amazon's climate strategies, which include significant commitments to reduce carbon emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Whole Foods Market itself have not been disclosed. The company participates in broader initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Climate Pledge, both of which are cascaded from Amazon.com, Inc. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Whole Foods Market is expected to adhere to the climate goals set by its parent company, which aims for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets available, the precise impact of Whole Foods Market's initiatives remains unclear.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,980,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
4,710,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
48,600,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Whole Foods Market, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Whole Foods Market, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Whole Foods Market, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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