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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.
How does Woolworths'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.
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Woolworths's score of 54 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,800,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 1,767,284,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,941,581,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, Woolworths aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 19% by 2030. Woolworths has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with interim targets including an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2045. Furthermore, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, with specific targets for various categories, including a 72% reduction in FLAG emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and reflect Woolworths's dedication to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards these goals, which include transitioning to zero-emissions vehicles for its home delivery fleet by 2030 and ensuring no deforestation in its supply chain by 2025.
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2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Woolworths is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.