Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, commonly known as Morrisons, is a prominent player in the UK retail trade sector, headquartered in GB. Founded in 1899, the company has evolved from a market stall to one of the largest supermarket chains in the country, with a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Morrisons primarily focuses on grocery retail, offering a wide range of products including fresh produce, meat, and bakery items, which are often sourced from local suppliers. This commitment to quality and community support sets Morrisons apart in the competitive retail landscape.
With a market position bolstered by its unique "Market Street" concept, which showcases fresh food counters, Morrisons continues to achieve notable milestones, including significant advancements in sustainability and customer service. As a key player in the retail industry, Morrisons remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited’s score of 57 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited's reported carbon emissions
Morrisons (Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited), a UK-based retailer, is actively engaged in reducing its carbon emissions and has set ambitious climate targets. In the financial year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 427.4 million kg CO2e, a slight increase from approximately 419.0 million kg CO2e in FY2023. However, historical data shows a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from approximately 942.9 million kg CO2e in FY2017 to around 419.0 million kg CO2e in FY2023. Scope 3 emissions data is not yet fully disclosed. Morrisons has committed to significant emissions reductions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and its own corporate goals: * **Net Zero by 2040:** The company aims to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2035 and net-zero across its value chain by FY2050. * **Absolute Reduction Targets:** * A 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. * An 80.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2035, from a FY2019 base year. * A 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2050, from a FY2019 base year. * A 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from own-brand purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and use of sold products by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. * A 40.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2035, from a FY2019 base year. * **Forestry, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Targets:** Morrisons has also set FLAG targets, aiming for a 48.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by FY2035, with a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term FLAG targets include a 72.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG GHG emissions by FY2050. These commitments indicate a strategic approach to decarbonisation, with a focus on both operational improvements and addressing emissions throughout its supply chain.
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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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