Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons reports Scope 1 (~336,806t CO₂e) and Scope 2 (~212,049t CO₂e) for 2022, per DitchCarbon data cascaded from Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited filings. The data follows GHG Protocol methodology with multi-year tracking showing a 27% reduction in S1+2 since 2019. However, third-party limited assurance status is unclear from available sources, and the 2023/24 sustainability report provides percentage reductions rather than specific tonnage figures for recent years, reducing granularity.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons acknowledges that approximately 98% of its emissions are Scope 3, and has set SBTi-validated targets covering Scope 3 energy/industrial and FLAG emissions. However, it did not disclose full Scope 3 tonnage in its 2023/24 sustainability report, arguing these are measured every two years. The reported Scope 3 figure of ~2,300t covers only business travel. The Sustainable Farm Network collects emissions data from 70+ farmers, and it has identified key supply chain emission sources. Awaren

Emissions Trajectory: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons reports a 22% total carbon emissions reduction since 2019, including a 27% cut in Scope 1 and 2 and a 21% reduction in Scope 3 — all on an absolute basis. This represents genuine multi-year declining trajectory across operations and key supply chain elements. However, the net zero target was pushed back from 2035 to 2050 (albeit with expanded scope to full value chain), which tempers the score. Full Scope 3 tonnage is not annually disclosed, making year-on-year supply chain trajectory

Energy Source: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons is investing in on-site solar generation with 230,000 panels planned across stores, producing ~100MW to supply approximately 20% of store power. Energy efficiency measures include LED lighting, CO2 refrigerants, heat harvest technology, and fridge doors providing 30-40% energy savings. However, Morrisons is not an RE100 member and has not disclosed the total percentage of renewable electricity across operations. The 20% solar target and ongoing grid dependency place this at a partial r

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons committed to TNFD-aligned reporting in October 2024 — one of the first UK supermarkets to do so. It has a zero deforestation policy for key commodities (palm oil, soya, timber) targeting 2025. Its soy footprint was calculated at 227,881 tonnes (2019), with certification programmes underway. The Sustainable Farm Network supports regenerative agriculture and biodiversity. It also committed to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by end of 2025. It urged the UK

Resource Use & Waste: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons has active food waste reduction programmes: 600+ tonnes donated to communities in 2023/24, a partnership with The Bread and Butter Thing providing 10 million meals in 2024, and a 50% food waste reduction target by 2030. Plastic packaging reduction targets include 50% cut in own-brand plastic by 2025 (11% achieved from 2017 baseline per earlier data). Coffee pod recycling programme launched. Paper bag transition drew criticism but showed LCA engagement. The Naturally Wonky range reduces

Water Impact: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons is a signatory to the 2030 Courtauld Commitment, targeting 50% of UK fresh food sourced from areas with sustainable water management by 2030. It has installed Automated Meter Reading across stores, manufacturing, and logistics sites for water monitoring. Water stewardship projects run in water-stressed regions of Spain, South Africa, and England using the WWF Water Risk Filter. Rainwater harvesting at its Little Clacton store saves ~600,000 litres/year. Products are microbead-free and

Targets & Commitments: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons achieved SBTi validation for both near-term and long-term targets in December 2025 — one of the strongest commitments in UK grocery. Targets include 80% S1+2 reduction by 2035, 90% S1+2+3 reduction by 2050, 40% S3 non-FLAG reduction by 2035, and 48.5% FLAG reduction by 2035, all on absolute basis from 2019 baseline. Morrisons has explicitly committed to removing carbon emissions rather than relying on offsetting. The delay from 2035 to 2050 for net zero was accompanied by a significant

Transparency & Accountability: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Morrisons publishes annual sustainability reports (2023/24 available), has a dedicated Head of Sustainability (Andrew Edlin), and reports on CDP. It committed to TNFD-aligned reporting. The corporate website has dedicated sustainability sections covering energy, climate, packaging, waste, water, sourcing, and governance. However, as a privately held company (owned by CD&R since 2021), it has reduced public disclosure obligations compared to listed peers. Full Scope 3 tonnage is not annually disc

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Wm Morrison Supermarkets score?

Starting at 8. Minor controversy: the paper bag switch was criticized by plastics experts as 'outrageous greenwashing' in 2021, though Morrisons commissioned an LCA study (which it declined to fully publish). Deduct 1 for this unresolved criticism and lack of transparency on the LCA. The net zero target delay from 2035 to 2050, while expanding scope, attracted some scrutiny. Deduct 1 for this signal risk. No major regulatory fines, lawsuits, or environmental damage incidents found. No evidence o

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Sustainability Score: 38/100

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Morrisons has credible SBTi-validated targets and genuine 22% absolute emissions cuts since 2019, but relies on delayed 2050 net-zero timelines and incomplete Scope 3 disclosure. Supply chain transparency gaps, unresolved greenwashing criticism over paper bags, and only 20% renewable energy penetration undermine its mid-tier score.

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The calculation

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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Retail (non-fashion) sector ceiling.

48 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

57 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 48) + (0.7 × 57) = 54.3

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.7

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

38 / 100

The ten questions

Where Wm Morrison Supermarkets is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Energy Source and Transparency & Accountability (4/10, 5/10).

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16 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

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DitchCarbon — Morrisons GHG Data

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