Metcash Ltd
Metcash's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 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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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Metcash's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Metcash amounted to 73,659 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 Metcash decreased by 5.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Metcash's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Metcash's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Metcash were 13,225 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Metcash reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Metcash's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Metcash's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Metcash's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Metcash reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,441 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 60,434 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Metcash reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Metcash's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Metcash's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Metcash 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Metcash use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Metcash's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Metcash reported 1,158,193 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 2023 disclosure of Metcash includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Metcash's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Metcash's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Metcash reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,158,193 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 73.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Metcash disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Metcash's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 707,678 tCO₂e (61.1%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 303,675 tCO₂e (26.22%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 63,018 tCO₂e (5.44%)
Metcash's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Metcash’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Metcash reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,225 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,450 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Metcash's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Metcash's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Metcash reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.32 , 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 2023, Metcash ranked 3 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, Metcash reported a total carbon footprint of 1,231,852 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,485.27% increase compared to 2022, 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 94.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.91%. a