Woolworths Holdings
Woolworths Holdings Limited, commonly known as Woolworths, is a prominent South African retail group headquartered in Cape Town, ZA. Founded in 1931, the company has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, primarily operating in Southern Africa and Australia. Woolworths is renowned for its high-quality food, clothing, and homeware products, setting itself apart through a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. With a diverse range of offerings, including fresh produce, premium clothing lines, and stylish home goods, Woolworths has garnered a loyal customer base. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its expansion into the Australian market and the introduction of innovative shopping experiences. As a market leader, Woolworths continues to focus on quality and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the retail sector.
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Woolworths Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Woolworths Holdings reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 57227000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 317674000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 490383000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 73311000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 357119000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions increased from 458166000 kg CO2e. Woolworths has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their goals are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also focused on engaging its supply chain, with a target that 25% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2024. Woolworths Holdings is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier, encompassing both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Overall, Woolworths Holdings is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,265,660 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 85,491,030 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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