- Climate change impacts (increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events)
- Rising energy costs
- Waste management (particularly packaging)
- Modern slavery risks in the supply chain
- Data limitations for Scope 3 emissions calculations
Metcash Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Metcash Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 73.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 13.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 60.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.2M tCO2e/year (estimated). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
73.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Energy Use
80.8K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 13.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 60.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 73.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 77.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 72.9K tonnes CO2-e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved interim 2030 emissions target for FY23
- Commissioned a 782kwp solar system at Huntingwood distribution centre
- Reduced total emissions by 5.21% to 73,659 tonnes of CO2-e
- Improved energy efficiency across sites
- Increased renewable energy usage
- 80% waste-to-landfill diversion target set for 2028
- Transitioning all operational control sites to renewable energy by 2025
- Reduced plastic packaging by 60% across Community Co organic meats
- Recycled over 45.5 tonnes of batteries in the Hardware pillar
- Recycled ~98 tonnes of batteries in the Food pillar
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 10% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025
- 100% renewable energy by 2025
- 80% waste to landfill diversion by 2028
📅 Medium-term
- 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030
- All palm (kernel) oil in non-food products and pet food to support RSPO by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ManagementRenewable EnergyModern SlaveryDiversity, Equity, and InclusionEmployee WellbeingCommunity EngagementResponsible Sourcing