Williams-Sonoma Inc
Williams-Sonoma's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma 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).
Williams-Sonoma has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Williams-Sonoma's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Williams-Sonoma amounted to 61,676 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 Williams-Sonoma decreased by 8.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Williams-Sonoma were 20,864 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Williams-Sonoma reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 39.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 10.11%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Williams-Sonoma's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,812 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Williams-Sonoma reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Williams-Sonoma's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Williams-Sonoma 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Williams-Sonoma use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Williams-Sonoma's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported 2,285,513 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 Williams-Sonoma includes a breakdown across 11 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
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,285,513 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 82.78% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 17.22% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Williams-Sonoma reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 74,855.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Williams-Sonoma disclose?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported emissions for 11 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 Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 982,213 tCO₂e (42.98%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 483,887 tCO₂e (21.17%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 283,552 tCO₂e (12.41%)
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Williams-Sonoma’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,864 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,751 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Williams-Sonoma's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.79 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Williams-Sonoma rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Williams-Sonoma is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Williams-Sonoma's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported a total carbon footprint of 2,347,189 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.93% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Williams-Sonoma's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.74%. a