Coles Group Ltd
Coles Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Coles Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Coles Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Coles Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coles Group amounted to 700,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coles Group decreased by 28.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Coles Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coles Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Coles Group were 196,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coles Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 33.37%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Coles Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Coles Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 504,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Coles Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coles Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 26.57% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Coles Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Coles Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Coles Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Coles Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Coles Group reported 19,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Coles Group includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Coles Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coles Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Coles Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.92% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.08% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Coles Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Coles Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coles Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coles Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Coles Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Coles Group disclose?
In 2024, Coles Group reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Coles Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Coles Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,642,900 tCO₂e (81.74%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,413,400 tCO₂e (7.39%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 687,600 tCO₂e (3.59%)
Coles Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Coles Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Coles Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 196,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 29,062 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Coles Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Coles Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Coles Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.11 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Coles Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Coles Group ranked 7 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Coles Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Coles Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Coles Group reported a total carbon footprint of 19,800,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.96% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Coles Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.55%. a