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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As of 2023, Woolworths Group reported total 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 emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Woolworths has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and other categories by 54.6% by 2033. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. The company also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Woolworths's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reflecting a commitment to climate action consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
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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 | 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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