Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma, Inc., a leading name in the home furnishings industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1956, the company has established itself as a premier retailer of high-quality kitchenware, home furnishings, and gourmet food products. With a strong presence across North America, Williams Sonoma is renowned for its unique blend of stylish design and functionality, offering an extensive range of cookware, tableware, and home décor items. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship, often collaborating with renowned chefs and designers to create exclusive collections. Over the years, Williams Sonoma has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product lines and the introduction of innovative kitchen solutions. As a market leader, the company continues to set trends in the home goods sector, making it a go-to destination for discerning customers seeking to elevate their culinary and home experiences.
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Williams Sonoma's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Williams Sonoma, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,285,513,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 20,864,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 40,812,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,228,837,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Williams Sonoma aims to achieve a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2,939,480,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 23,211,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 43,859,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 2,939,480,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the previous year, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. Williams Sonoma's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is focusing on production and raw materials, which are identified as the primary sources of emissions within their supply chain. Overall, Williams Sonoma is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in their sustainability reporting.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,581,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 90,595,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Williams Sonoma 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.
