George Weston Ltd
George Weston's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
George Weston has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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 |
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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.  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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into George Weston's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of George Weston amounted to 1,074,616 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 George Weston decreased by 4.83%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of George Weston were 693,090 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has George Weston reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, George Weston's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14,522.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), George Weston's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.25%, 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 2024, George Weston reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 369,286 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 381,526 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has George Weston reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, George Weston's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 6,617.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, George Weston reported 422,830 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 George Weston includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
George Weston's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are George Weston's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, George Weston reported total Scope 3 emissions of 422,830 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 3.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 96.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has George Weston reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, George Weston's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), George Weston's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that George Weston 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does George Weston disclose?
In 2024, George Weston reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of George Weston's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to George Weston's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 408,800 tCO₂e (96.68%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,030 tCO₂e (3.32%)
George Weston's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into George Weston’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, George Weston reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 693,090 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 42,828 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 16.18 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 2024, George Weston reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 16.18 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.7 , 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 2024, George Weston ranked 14 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
George Weston is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into George Weston's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, George Weston reported a total carbon footprint of 1,497,446 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.03% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to George Weston's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 46.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 28.24%. a