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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Woolworths Holdings'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Woolworths Holdings's score of 27 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Woolworths Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Woolworths Holdings reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 458,166,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 73,311,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 357,119,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 458,166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change. Woolworths has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 25% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2024. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Woolworths' dedication to sustainable practices within the retail sector. Overall, Woolworths Holdings is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while engaging its supply chain in climate commitments, reflecting a proactive approach to environmental stewardship in South Africa and beyond.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,265,660 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 85,491,030 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Woolworths Holdings is committed to some 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.
