In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets 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).
WM Morrison Supermarkets has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 209,940a | 195,846a | N/A | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | 217,484a | 223,116a | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 1,220a | 19,609,096a | N/A | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 9.509a | 8.7897a | N/A |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WM Morrison Supermarkets amounted to 427,424 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 WM Morrison Supermarkets increased by 2.02%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of WM Morrison Supermarkets were 209,940 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.2%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 217,484 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 37.02%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WM Morrison Supermarkets's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported 1,220 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 WM Morrison Supermarkets includes a breakdown across 1 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
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,220 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
Since 2019, WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 100%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 99.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets 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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to WM Morrison Supermarkets's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 209,940 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 22,078 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.51 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.51 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.75, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
WM Morrison Supermarkets is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, WM Morrison Supermarkets reported a total carbon footprint of 428,644 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 97.86% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to WM Morrison Supermarkets's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 50.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 48.98%.a