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Officeworks Sustainability Profile

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Officeworks, officially known as Officeworks Superstores, is a leading retailer in Australia, headquartered in Melbourne. Established in 1994, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the office supplies industry, serving customers across various regions, including metropolitan and regional areas. Specialising in a wide range of products, Officeworks offers everything from stationery and office furniture to technology and printing services. Their commitment to providing quality products at competitive prices sets them apart in the market. Notable achievements include being recognised for their customer service excellence and sustainability initiatives. With a strong market position, Officeworks continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals alike. Their extensive product range and customer-centric approach make them a go-to destination for all office-related needs in Australia.

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33

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Officeworks's score of 33 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Officeworks's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Officeworks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,783,772,000 kg CO2e, with the majority of these emissions falling under Scope 3, which accounted for about 2,783,772,000 kg CO2e. This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,405,179,008 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 13,918,860 kg CO2e). The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 27,000,000 kg CO2e. Officeworks has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it is important to note that emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Wesfarmers Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and strategies. Historically, Officeworks has shown a gradual increase in its emissions reporting, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 31,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 34,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company is currently focusing on understanding and managing its extensive Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of its overall carbon footprint.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Officeworks's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Officeworks's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Officeworks's Location?

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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 Officeworks is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Officeworks's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
86%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
7%
Use of Sold Products
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Officeworks's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Officeworks has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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