Coles
Coles Group Limited, commonly known as Coles, is a leading Australian supermarket chain headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1914, Coles has established itself as a key player in the retail industry, primarily operating in the grocery sector. With a strong presence across major regions in Australia, Coles offers a diverse range of products, including fresh produce, bakery items, and household essentials, all aimed at delivering quality and value to customers. Coles is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, having introduced various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its private label products, which have become popular for their affordability and quality. As one of Australia's largest supermarket chains, Coles continues to enhance its market position through customer-centric services and a focus on community engagement.
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Coles's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Coles Group Limited reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 26,791,300 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 69,789,620 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 19,060,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 96,580,920 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, the figures were slightly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 29,366,470 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 68,689,530 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 20,300,000,000 kg CO2e. Coles has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans for 75% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027. Furthermore, Coles commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 30.3% by FY2030 from a FY2024 base year, alongside a no-deforestation commitment for primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Coles's previous target aimed for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from a 2009 baseline by 2020, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability. The company's emissions data and targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by Coles Group Limited.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 298,429,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,422,681,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 322,749,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Coles is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
