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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

30

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited's score of 30 is higher than 87% 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, with total emissions of approximately 486,181,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 456,682,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 942,863,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2020, emissions decreased to approximately 367,914,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 311,954,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 679,869,000 kg CO2e. By 2021, emissions further reduced to approximately 370,218,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 273,799,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a total of about 644,016,000 kg CO2e. 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 include 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 significant emissions reductions while addressing its environmental impact in the retail sector.

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201820202021
Scope 1
486,181,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
456,682,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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