George Weston Ltd
George Weston's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, George Weston 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, George Weston has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into George Weston's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of George Weston amounted to 1,118,552 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of George Weston decreased by 3.53%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
George Weston's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are George Weston's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of George Weston were 726,052 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has George Weston reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, George Weston's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), George Weston's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are George Weston's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, George Weston reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 388,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 392,500 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has George Weston reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, George Weston's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that George Weston 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), George Weston's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that George Weston 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does George Weston use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, George Weston reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
George Weston's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into George Weston’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, George Weston reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 726,052 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 45,415 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
George Weston's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does George Weston's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, George Weston reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.24 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does George Weston rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, George Weston ranked 15 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places George Weston among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a