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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
Retail Trade ServicesUnited Kingdom
Last verified 24 days agomorrisons.com
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.
58
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+22 vs industry average
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited’s score of 58 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited's reported carbon emissions
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, headquartered in GB, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 209,940,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 217,484,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This resulted in a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 427,424,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, their Scope 1 emissions were around 195,846,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 223,116,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 418,962,000 kg CO2e. There is no Scope 3 emissions data available for these recent years.
The company has set several ambitious climate commitments. Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, with a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) classification of 1.5°C.
Their near-term Science Based Targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80.0% by FY2035 from a FY2019 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 40.0% within the same timeframe (FY2035 from a FY2019 base year).
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 48.5% by FY2035 from a FY2019 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 48.5% within the same timeframe.
- Committing to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31st December 2025.
Their long-term Science Based Targets include:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% within the same timeframe (FY2050 from a FY2019 base year).
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 FLAG GHG emissions by 72.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
The company previously aimed to reduce operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 33% by 2025 against a 2017 baseline, and 46% by 2030 compared to 2019. They also have a goal for net-zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035.
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Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
At risk90%
2050
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute…
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 80.0% by FY2035 from a FY2019 base year.
At risk0%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
Behind target90%
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Climate initiatives
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