Wayfair Inc
Wayfair's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Wayfair 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).
Wayfair has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | 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 Wayfair's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wayfair amounted to 37,953 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 Wayfair decreased by 10.86%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Wayfair's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wayfair's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wayfair were 18,266 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Wayfair reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Wayfair's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Wayfair's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Wayfair's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Wayfair's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Wayfair reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,955 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,687 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Wayfair reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Wayfair's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wayfair 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Wayfair's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wayfair 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Wayfair use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Wayfair reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Wayfair's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wayfair's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Wayfair reported 4,162,086 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 Wayfair includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Wayfair's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Wayfair reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,162,086 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Wayfair reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 30.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wayfair disclose?
In 2023, Wayfair reported emissions for 1 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 Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Wayfair's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,557,668 tCO₂e (100%)
Wayfair's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wayfair’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Wayfair reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,266 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,003 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Wayfair's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Wayfair's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Wayfair reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.87 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Wayfair rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Wayfair ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Wayfair is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Wayfair's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Wayfair reported a total carbon footprint of 4,200,039 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.97% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Wayfair's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.1% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.47%. a