Woolworths

Woolworths's Latest Emissions & Climate Commitments:

As of 2026, Woolworths reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 457 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 610 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 39 billion kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 28.6 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e).

Woolworths is committed to several ambitious climate targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Near-term, Woolworths, as validated by SBTi, commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 80% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year. Furthermore, it targets a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (from purchased goods & services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation & distribution, and upstream leased assets) by FY2033 from a FY2023 base year. The company also commits to a 39.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) GHG emissions by FY2033 from a FY2023 base year, which includes no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.

Long-term, Woolworths aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2045 from a FY2023 base year. It also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (including purchased goods & services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation & distribution, upstream leased assets, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products) by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year. Additionally, the company targets a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.

Woolworths is actively working towards these targets, with reported reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 22.9% in F25 compared to a 2023 baseline. Key initiatives include being on track to achieve 100% renewable electricity across its operations by the end of 2025, having reached 30.9% renewable electricity in F25. This involves on-site solar generation and strategic partnerships with renewable energy providers. The company is also investing in energy efficiency improvements, such as optimising refrigeration and air conditioning, and converting its home delivery fleet to zero-emissions vehicles by 2030 in Australia and New Zealand.