Wm Morrison Supermarkets sustainability score: 38/100

Morrisons reports Scope 1 (336,806t CO₂e) and Scope 2 (212,049t CO₂e) for 2022 via GHG Protocol methodology. Multi-year tracking shows 27% reduction in S1+S2 since 2019. Third-party limited assurance status unclear; recent reports provide percentage reductions rather than tonnage, reducing granularity.

Scope 3 accounts for ~98% of emissions. SBTi-validated targets cover Scope 3 energy and FLAG emissions. Full Scope 3 tonnage not disclosed annually—only business travel (2,300t) reported. Sustainable Farm Network tracks 70+ farmers' emissions. Awareness is strong; quantified disclosure is incomplete.

22% absolute total emissions reduction since 2019: 27% S1+S2 cut, 21% S3 reduction. Net zero target delayed from 2035 to 2050, but expanded to full value chain. Full annual Scope 3 tonnage not disclosed, limiting year-on-year supply chain trajectory verification.

230,000 solar panels planned across stores, producing ~100MW for ~20% of store power. Energy efficiency includes LED lighting, CO₂ refrigerants, heat harvest technology. Not RE100 member. No 100% renewable electricity commitment disclosed. Grid dependency remains primary.

October 2024: TNFD-aligned reporting commitment—first among UK supermarkets. Zero deforestation policy for palm, soya, timber targeting 2025. Soy footprint calculated at 227,881t (2019). Sustainable Farm Network supports regenerative agriculture. No primary deforestation across linked commodities by end 2025.

600+ tonnes food waste donated (2023/24); 10 million meals via Bread and Butter Thing partnership. 50% food waste reduction target by 2030. 11% plastic packaging cut from 2017 baseline toward 50% 2025 target. Coffee pod and paper bag recycling launched. No closed-loop systems evidenced.

2030 Courtauld Commitment signatory targeting 50% UK fresh food from sustainable water management. Automated Meter Reading installed across sites. Water stewardship in Spain, South Africa, England via WWF Risk Filter. Rainwater harvesting saves 600,000 litres/year. Total consumption figures not disclosed; operational reduction targets absent.

December 2025 SBTi validation: 80% S1+S2 reduction by 2035, 90% S1+S2+S3 reduction by 2050, 40% non-FLAG S3 reduction by 2035, 48.5% FLAG reduction by 2035—all absolute basis from 2019. Explicit commitment to emissions removal over offsetting. Full value chain scope.

Annual sustainability reports published (2023/24 available). Head of Sustainability (Andrew Edlin) designated. CDP reporting committed. TNFD-aligned reporting. Private equity ownership (CD&R since 2021) reduces disclosure obligations versus listed peers. Full Scope 3 tonnage not annually disclosed. Executive compensation linkage to targets not public.

2021 paper bag switch criticized as 'outrageous greenwashing'; LCA study commissioned but not published—transparency gap. Net zero delay from 2035 to 2050 drew scrutiny, though scope expanded. No major fines, lawsuits, or environmental damage recorded. No climate-obstructive lobbying evidence; actively supported deforestation due diligence legislation.