Woolworths Group Ltd
Woolworths Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Woolworths Group 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).
Woolworths Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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 Woolworths Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Woolworths Group amounted to 1,841,031 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 Woolworths Group decreased by 7.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Woolworths Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Woolworths Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Woolworths Group were 463,027 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Woolworths Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Woolworths Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Woolworths Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.06%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Woolworths Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,304,257 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,378,004 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Woolworths Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Woolworths Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 16.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Woolworths Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Woolworths Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Woolworths Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Woolworths Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Woolworths Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported 34,000,000 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 Woolworths Group includes a breakdown across 12 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
Woolworths Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Woolworths Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 34,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 88.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Woolworths Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Woolworths Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 13.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Woolworths Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Woolworths Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Woolworths Group disclose?
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported emissions for 12 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 Woolworths Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Woolworths Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 27,700,000 tCO₂e (80.76%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,700,000 tCO₂e (7.87%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,200,000 tCO₂e (3.5%)
Woolworths Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Woolworths Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 463,027 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 45,304 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Woolworths Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Woolworths Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.11 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Woolworths Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Woolworths Group ranked 7 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Woolworths Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Woolworths Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Woolworths Group reported a total carbon footprint of 35,841,031 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.45% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Woolworths Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.84%. a