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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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60

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Williams Sonoma's score of 60 is higher than 95% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,285,513,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 20,864,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 40,812,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 2,228,551,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 61,676,000 kg CO2e. The company 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, Williams Sonoma is targeting a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Williams Sonoma's focus on production and raw materials is critical, as these areas are identified as the primary sources of emissions within their supply chain. The company is actively working towards achieving these reduction goals, with interim targets set for 2025.

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Scope 1
15.19
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00.00
00.00
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
0.03
0.00
0.00
0.00
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Williams Sonoma 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.

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.

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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