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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.
+24 vs industry average
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited’s score of 60 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, a UK-based retail trade services company, reported Scope 1 emissions of 209,940,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 217,484,000 kg CO2e for 2024. In 2023, their Scope 1 emissions were 195,846,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 223,116,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, the base year for several targets, Scope 1 emissions were 238,223,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 345,321,000 kg CO2e.
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited has committed to significant climate targets. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by FY2050, a target that includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and is approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Near-term SBTi commitments include an 80.0% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2035 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, they commit to a 40.0% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.
Earlier commitments include a 46% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 base year, with a corresponding 30% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from own-brand purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution over the same period. They also have a goal to achieve net-zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035. Historically, the company targeted a 33% reduction in operational emissions against a 2017 baseline by 2025.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
2050
72% reduction in Scope 1
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions 72.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.**
2035
48.5% reduction in Scope 1
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions 48.5% by FY2035 from a FY2019 base year.**
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Data year: 2024
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