- Collapse of the REDcycle program in November 2022
- Challenges related to measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions (reliance on supplier information, data gaps, data quality issues, influencing supplier practices)
Coles Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-06-27 to 2023-06-25 reporting, Coles Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 FY22) 18.2m tCO2e/year (Scope 3 FY23). By scope: Scope 3: 18.2m tCO2e/year (FY23). 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
1.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 FY22) 18.2m tCO2e/year (Scope 3 FY23)
2022-06-27 to 2023-06-25
Renewable Energy
45% of total grid electricity consumption in FY23
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-06-27 to 2023-06-25)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 18.2m tCO2e/year (FY23) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-06-27 to 2023-06-25 | 1.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 FY22) 18.2m tCO2e/year (Scope 3 FY23) |
| 2021 | 1.6M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 1.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2018-07 to 2019-06 | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 27.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY22 (33.5% reduction from FY20 baseline)
- 84.0% of total solid waste diverted from landfill
- New renewable electricity agreements bringing Coles closer to 100% renewable electricity by the end of FY25
- Removal of soft-plastic shopping bags, estimated to remove approximately 230 million plastic bags from circulation each year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable electricity by the end of FY25
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by more than 75% (FY20 baseline) by end of FY30
- Divert 85% of solid waste from landfill by the end of FY25
🔭 Long-term
- Deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeWaste managementEthical sourcingSupporting Australian farmers and producersHealth, safety and wellbeing of our teamBiodiversityHealthy and affordable food