Woolworths
Woolworths Group Limited, commonly known as Woolworths, is a leading Australian supermarket chain headquartered in Bella Vista, New South Wales. Founded in 1924, Woolworths has grown to become a cornerstone of the Australian retail landscape, operating over 1,000 stores across the country and serving millions of customers each week. As a major player in the grocery industry, Woolworths offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, groceries, and household items, with a strong emphasis on quality and sustainability. The company is renowned for its commitment to local sourcing and innovative shopping experiences, such as online grocery delivery. Woolworths holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top retailers in Australia. Its dedication to customer satisfaction and community engagement has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the Australian market.
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Woolworths's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Woolworths's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Woolworths Group Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19,415,810 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 29,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Woolworths has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 80% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and other categories by 54.6% by FY2033 from the same base year. The company also commits to reducing Scope 3 emissions related to food, agriculture, land use, and forestry (FLAG) by 39.4% by FY2033. Furthermore, Woolworths has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2045 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Woolworths's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Woolworths 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.
