Woolworths Holdings Ltd
Woolworths Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings 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 Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Woolworths Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Woolworths Holdings amounted to 374,901 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Woolworths Holdings decreased by 12.9%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Woolworths Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Woolworths Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Woolworths Holdings were 57,227 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Woolworths Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Woolworths Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 15.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Woolworths Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Woolworths Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 317,674 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Woolworths Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Woolworths Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 29.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Woolworths Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 11.05% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Woolworths Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Woolworths Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Woolworths Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported 490,383 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 2024 disclosure of Woolworths Holdings includes a breakdown across 7 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.
Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 490,383 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Woolworths Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 61.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Woolworths Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Woolworths Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 126,826 tCOâ‚‚e (25.86%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 117,023 tCOâ‚‚e (23.86%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 107,923 tCOâ‚‚e (22.01%)
Woolworths Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Woolworths Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 865,284 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.62% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Woolworths Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 56.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 36.71%.