Woolworths Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Woolworths Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising 440 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.06 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 35.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company is committed to achieving a 63% reduction in emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030, based on a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Woolworths aims for a 19% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Woolworths has set ambitious long-term targets, aspiring to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2023 base year. The company also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect Woolworths's commitment to sustainability and climate action, including a pledge to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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Woolworths's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Woolworths's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 25% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Woolworths's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Woolworths has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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