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.
+36 vs industry average
Woolworths’s score of 71 is higher than 84% 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
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Woolworths's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Woolworths Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36.1 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 absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 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 entire value chain by 2050. This includes a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. The company also aims to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. 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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Woolworths’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2050
72% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Woolworths Group aims to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 72% by F50 from a F23 base year
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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