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Woolworths Holdings

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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.

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50

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Woolworths Holdings's score of 50 is higher than 70% 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 Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57227000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 317674000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 490383000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 875000000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 73311000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 357119000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions increased from 458166000 kg CO2e. Woolworths has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the retail sector. The company has made significant strides in its climate strategy, with a commitment that 25% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2024. This initiative underscores Woolworths' dedication to not only reducing its own emissions but also influencing its supply chain towards more sustainable practices. Overall, Woolworths Holdings is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments to climate action.

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Scope 1
29,265,660
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Scope 3
85,491,030
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Woolworths Holdings's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Woolworths Holdings is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Woolworths Holdings is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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