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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
What are Williams-Sonoma's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,812 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
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.
What methodology does Williams-Sonoma use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 982,213 tCOâ‚‚e (42.98%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 483,887 tCOâ‚‚e (21.17%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 283,552 tCOâ‚‚e (12.41%)
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Williams-Sonoma's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma reported a total carbon footprint of 2,347,189 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.