Wayfair Sustainability Profile
Wayfair Inc., a leading online retailer in the home goods industry, is headquartered in PK and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Founded in 2002, Wayfair has revolutionised the way consumers shop for furniture and home décor, offering an extensive selection of over 14 million products from thousands of suppliers. The company is renowned for its user-friendly platform, which features advanced search capabilities and personalised recommendations, setting it apart in a competitive market. Wayfair's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative logistics solutions has solidified its position as a top player in the e-commerce space. With notable achievements such as significant revenue growth and a robust online presence, Wayfair continues to shape the future of home shopping.
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Wayfair's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Wayfair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 18.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 19.0 million kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 4.2 billion kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 3.6 billion kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, Wayfair's total emissions were about 4.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 20.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 19.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 4.8 billion kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Wayfair has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Wayfair Inc. and does not cascade from any parent organisation. Overall, Wayfair's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which dominate their carbon footprint, reflecting industry trends where supply chain emissions often represent the largest share of total emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,207,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,894,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,955,761,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Wayfair's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 30% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the primary emissions source at 85% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Wayfair'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.
Wayfair 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.
