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Williams-Sonoma, Inc., commonly known as Williams Sonoma, is a distinguished US-based specialty retailer, established in 1956. Originally founded in Sonoma, California, by Charles Williams as a purveyor of high-quality French cookware, the company has grown significantly since its inception.
Today, it operates within the home furnishings and other manufactured goods sector, offering a curated selection of premium kitchenware, elegant home furnishings, and distinctive home décor. Williams Sonoma is renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality, timeless design, and inspiring collections for every room.
As a leading global retailer, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. provides a comprehensive range of products designed to enhance the culinary and home living experience. Its unique offerings and focus on expert craftsmanship position it as a key player in the home lifestyle market.
+12 vs industry average
Williams Sonoma’s score of 35 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Furniture Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Williams Sonoma, a US-based furniture and manufactured goods company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,350,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This included Scope 1 emissions of 20,864,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 40,812,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 2,285,513,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 23,211,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 43,859,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 2,939,480,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, total emissions were around 3,570,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 21,678,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2: 64,143,000 kg CO2e, Scope 3: 3,484,246,000 kg CO2e).
Williams Sonoma has committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Williams Sonoma commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 14% over the same timeframe. The company is also focused on achieving carbon neutrality across its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025.
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50% reduction in Scope 2
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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14% reduction in scope 3 total
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 14% over the same timeframe.
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50% reduction in Scope 1
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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