Woolworths Holdings
Woolworths Holdings Limited, commonly known as Woolworths, is a prominent South African retail group headquartered in Cape Town, ZA. Founded in 1931, the company has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, primarily operating in Southern Africa and Australia. Woolworths is renowned for its high-quality food, clothing, and homeware products, setting itself apart through a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
With a diverse range of offerings, including fresh produce, premium clothing lines, and stylish home goods, Woolworths has garnered a loyal customer base. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its expansion into the Australian market and the introduction of innovative shopping experiences. As a market leader, Woolworths continues to focus on quality and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the retail sector.
+11 vs industry average
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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 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Woolworths Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 572,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 317,674,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 490,383,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, leading to a calculated total of approximately 1,380,327,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. The company has set additional targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Woolworths also aims to have 25% of its suppliers set their own science-based targets by 2024, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C. Woolworths Holdings is actively working towards achieving net zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040, with a significant focus on sourcing all energy from renewable sources by 2030. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.
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Woolworths Holdings’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 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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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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Data year: 2024
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