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Wesfarmers Ltd
Wesfarmers's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Wesfarmers 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).
Wesfarmers has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | 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.  | 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.  b | 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.  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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Wesfarmers's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofWesfarmers amounted to1,319,522metric 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 Wesfarmersdecreased by 2.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Wesfarmers's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wesfarmers's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wesfarmers were 829,889 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Wesfarmers's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Wesfarmers's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 302,496 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 489,633 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Wesfarmers reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), Wesfarmers's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wesfarmers's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Wesfarmers use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Wesfarmers's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wesfarmers's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported 35,769,403 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 2024 disclosure of Wesfarmers includes a breakdown across 15of 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
Wesfarmers's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wesfarmers's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported total Scope 3 emissions of 35,769,403 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 65.4%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 34.6%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Wesfarmers reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Wesfarmers's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 45.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wesfarmers's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Wesfarmers's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wesfarmers disclose?
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Wesfarmers's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Wesfarmers's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 21,472,750 tCOâ‚‚e(60.03%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 10,657,407 tCOâ‚‚e(29.79%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,396,602 tCOâ‚‚e(3.9%)
Wesfarmers's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wesfarmers’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 829,889 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 29,379 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 28.25 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Wesfarmers's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Wesfarmers's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 28.25 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.49, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Wesfarmers rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Wesfarmers ranked 24 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 Wesfarmers among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Wesfarmers's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Wesfarmers reported a total carbon footprint of 37,088,925 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.74% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Wesfarmers's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.24%.a