Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma, Inc., a leading name in the home furnishings industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1956, the company has established itself as a premier retailer of high-quality kitchenware, home furnishings, and gourmet food products. With a strong presence across North America, Williams Sonoma is renowned for its unique blend of stylish design and functionality, offering an extensive range of cookware, tableware, and home décor items. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, often collaborating with renowned chefs and designers to create exclusive collections. Over the years, Williams Sonoma has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product lines and the introduction of innovative kitchen solutions. As a market leader, the company continues to set trends in the home goods sector, making it a go-to destination for discerning customers seeking to elevate their culinary and home experiences.
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Williams Sonoma's score of 57 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Williams Sonoma's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Williams Sonoma, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,285,513,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 20,864,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 40,812,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,223,837,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (982,213,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (270,773,000 kg CO2e). Williams Sonoma has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint comprehensively. In previous years, the company reported emissions of approximately 2,939,480,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 3,484,246,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a trend towards increased emissions, particularly in Scope 3 categories. Williams Sonoma's focus on production and raw materials is expected to drive significant reductions in emissions, particularly in the areas that contribute most to its overall carbon footprint. The company has also committed to diverting 75% of its waste from landfills to recycling and donation streams, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.
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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 |
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Williams Sonoma is participating in some 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.
