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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, commonly known as Morrisons, is a leading British supermarket chain headquartered in Bradford, GB. Founded in 1899, the company has evolved from a market stall to one of the largest food retailers in the UK, with a strong presence across England, Scotland, and Wales. Operating primarily in the grocery sector, Morrisons is renowned for its fresh food offerings, including meat, fish, and bakery products, which are often sourced from local suppliers. The supermarket's commitment to quality and value has positioned it as a trusted choice for consumers. With a focus on customer service and innovation, Morrisons has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its own-brand products and a robust online shopping platform. As a key player in the UK retail market, Morrisons continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its reputation for quality and affordability.

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35

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited's score of 35 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited's reported carbon emissions

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, reported significant carbon emissions in 2018, totalling approximately 486,181,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and about 456,682,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, resulting in a combined total of around 942,863,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. In subsequent years, emissions showed a downward trend, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing to approximately 370,218,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to about 273,799,000 kg CO2e by 2021, leading to a total of around 644,016,000 kg CO2e for those years. Morrisons has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from own-brand purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products 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. Overall, Morrisons is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability practices in the retail sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited'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 Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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