Woolworths Group Ltd

Common Name
Woolworths Group
Country
Australia
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Employees
201,413
Ticker
WOW
Exchange
ASX
Description
Woolworths Group Ltd. is a prominent retail company based in Australia, primarily known for its extensive network of supermarkets and serving as a cornerstone of the Australian grocery sector. The com...

Woolworths Group's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Woolworths Group has disclosed 6 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 6 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Woolworths Group ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2033
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2033
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2045
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Woolworths Group's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Woolworths Group has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Woolworths Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Woolworths Group has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Woolworths Group's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 1,941,581 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2023.

As of 2024, Woolworths Group is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 9.98% of the planned reduction.

Woolworths Group's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

20232024203020450500 k1 M1.5 M2 MCurrent (-9%)Target 2045 (-90%)
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