Woolworths Group is continuing its long-standing commitment to contribute to a 1.5°C pathway and aims to reach net‑zero emissions across the value chain by 2050. Our net-zero ambition is supported by near- and long-term emissions reduction targets, which were independently validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in F24. SBTi is an independent global body formed by the United Nations Global Compact, CDP, the World Resources Institute and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature.

Emissions from our operations 

Scope 1 and 2 emissions are those directly within our operational control. Our material scope 1 emissions sources include fugitive synthetic refrigerants, transport fuel for our fleet cars and home delivery trucks, and natural gas. Our scope 2 emissions form the largest part of our operational emissions, and are primarily from the electricity use across our store network, distribution centres and offices. 

We aim to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 80% by F30, and 90% by F45, from a F23 base year. In F25, our scope 1 and 2 emissions reduced by 22.9% compared to our F23 baseline.

Emissions in our value chain

Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions from Woolworths Group’s upstream and downstream value chain. In F25, our scope 3 emissions are approximately 23 times greater than scope 1 and 2, making up 96% of the emissions in the end-to-end value chain. Managing scope 3 emissions is complex, representing emissions from a variety of sources – the largest being agriculture, energy and transport.

In our F23 base year, approximately 50% of these emissions were from forest, land and agriculture (FLAG) sources generated pre‑farmgate. The remaining 50% were from energy and industrial sources such as post‑farmgate electricity and gas, services, packaging, transport, and downstream waste.

We aim to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG energy and industrial emissions 55% by F33, and 90% by F50, from a F23 base year. We also aim to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG emissions 40% by F33, and 72% by F50, from a F23 base year.

Scope 3 emissions are challenging to address because they’re outside of Woolworths Group’s direct control. We rely on value chain partners, industry, and government to make progress. A net-zero economy cannot be achieved alone and collective action is truly needed. The Group is committed to working hand-in-hand with farmers, suppliers, industry, government, and customers to drive meaningful change towards shared sustainability objectives.

Read more about our progress against this goal in our 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Sustainability Report. For more information on metrics, see our 2025 Sustainability Data Pack.