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Metcash Ltd

Common Name
Metcash
Country
Australia
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
9,000
Ticker
MTS
Exchange
ASX
Description
Metcash Limited is a leading wholesale distribution and marketing company in Australia, serving independent retailers across grocery, fresh food, liquor, hardware, and automotive parts & accessories. ...

Metcash's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Metcash 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).

Metcash has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Metcash’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Metcash's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Metcash's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Metcash's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Metcash's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Metcash's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMetcash amounted to101,586metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Metcashincreased by 45.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Metcash's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202509 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e+13%+7%-3%-9%+17%+125%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Metcash's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Metcash were 34,712 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Metcash reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Metcash's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 178.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Metcash's Scope 1 emissions increased by 124.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Metcash's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Metcash reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,624 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 66,874 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Metcash reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Metcash's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 11.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Metcash's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 22.97% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Metcash use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Metcash reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Metcash's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Metcash's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Metcash reported 6,006,450 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Metcash includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Metcash's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202023202502 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e+34%+419%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Metcash's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Metcash reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,006,450 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 93.77%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.23%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Metcash disclose?

In 2025, Metcash reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Metcash's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Metcash's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,138,769 tCOâ‚‚e(85.55%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 463,143 tCOâ‚‚e(7.71%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 291,263 tCOâ‚‚e(4.85%)

Metcash's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(4.8%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(7.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(85.6%)

Insights into Metcash’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Metcash reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 34,712 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,094 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.13 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Metcash's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00020,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ACGBidYear: 2025Scope 1: 197,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,311Scope 1 Intensity: 14.80 tCO2e/$MGreenyardYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,431 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,805Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MMETROYear: 2024Scope 1: 380,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,659Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$MCCCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MB&S GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,515Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,198Scope 1 Intensity: 92.00 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MMarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MGGGraincorpYear: 2025Scope 1: 54,254 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,821Scope 1 Intensity: 11.25 tCO2e/$MKernel HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 443Scope 1 Intensity: 33.66 tCO2e/$MInghams GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 55,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,176Scope 1 Intensity: 25.59 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,583Scope 1 Intensity: 7.64 tCO2e/$MEndeavour GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,210Scope 1 Intensity: 9.32 tCO2e/$MTreasury Wine EstatesYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,827Scope 1 Intensity: 6.24 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 203,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,823Scope 1 Intensity: 5.85 tCO2e/$MOrseroYear: 2024Scope 1: 247,109 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,635Scope 1 Intensity: 151.13 tCO2e/$MColes GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 196,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,062Scope 1 Intensity: 6.74 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,778Scope 1 Intensity: 6.04 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,007Scope 1 Intensity: 9.09 tCO2e/$MAcomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,674 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,418Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,094Scope 1 Intensity: 3.13 tCO2e/$M

How does Metcash's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Metcash reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.13 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.13, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Metcash rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Metcash ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Metcash among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Metcash's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Metcash reported a total carbon footprint of 6,108,036 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8,647.13% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Metcash's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.34% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.09%.a

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