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Woolworths

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. The company primarily operates in the grocery industry, offering a wide range of products including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and household goods. Woolworths is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, with initiatives aimed at reducing food waste and promoting local sourcing. As one of the largest supermarket chains in Australia, it holds a significant market position, consistently ranking among the top retailers in the region. With a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation, Woolworths continues to evolve, setting benchmarks in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Woolworths's score of 0 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Woolworths's reported carbon emissions

Woolworths, headquartered in Australia, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no figures are available. However, the company is committed to addressing climate change through various initiatives. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges outlined, Woolworths is part of an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights the need for transparency in corporate climate commitments. As the retail sector evolves, Woolworths may align with broader industry standards and practices to enhance its climate strategy in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Woolworths's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Woolworths is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Woolworths is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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