Williams Sonoma Sustainability Profile
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 carbon emissions of approximately 2,285,513,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 20,864,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 40,812,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 2,223,837,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain. Williams Sonoma has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they target a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company has made significant strides in waste management, successfully diverting 75% of its waste from landfills to recycling and donation streams by 2021. Williams Sonoma's focus on production and raw materials is expected to drive further reductions in emissions, particularly in the areas that contribute most significantly to their carbon footprint.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Williams Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 40% since 2019, 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 largest emissions source at 43% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Williams Sonoma'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.
Williams Sonoma has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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