Williams-Sonoma Inc
Williams-Sonoma's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Williams-Sonoma's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Williams-Sonoma amounted to 76,340 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Williams-Sonoma increased by 23.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Williams-Sonoma were 20,381 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Williams-Sonoma reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Williams-Sonoma's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Williams-Sonoma's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,240 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 55,959 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Williams-Sonoma reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Williams-Sonoma's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 24.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
What methodology does Williams-Sonoma use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-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 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported 2,583,125 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 2024 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 2023, 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 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,583,125 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 79.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.53% 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 2019, Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Williams-Sonoma disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,272,215 tCO₂e (49.25%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 431,730 tCO₂e (16.71%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 379,842 tCO₂e (14.7%)
Williams-Sonoma's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Williams-Sonoma’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,381 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,712 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.64 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 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.64 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.04, 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 2024, Williams-Sonoma ranked 11 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 2024, Williams-Sonoma reported a total carbon footprint of 2,659,465 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.3% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Williams-Sonoma's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.1%.a