This milestone is projected to deliver a reduction of over 74 per cent in operational emissions, moving Woolworths closer towards its target of an 80 per cent reduction by 2030…

This milestone is projected to deliver a reduction of over 74 per cent in operational emissions, moving Woolworths closer towards its target of an 80 per cent reduction by 2030

From supermarkets and distribution centres to BIG W stores and support offices, Woolworths Group is now 100 per cent powered by renewable electricity across Australia and New Zealand.

The milestone was reached at the end of 2025, achieving the goal first set by Woolworths Group in 2020, well ahead of the global RE100 renewable electricity target for 2030. 

Today, Woolworths Group sources more than two-thirds of its electricity requirements through strategic partnerships and contracts across both Australia and New Zealand that leverage a mix of wind and solar, as well as its own expansive network of more than 320 on-site solar power systems, which generate enough electricity to power more than 17,000 homes. The partnerships are complemented by contracts that support renewable electricity investment through the supply of large-scale generation certificate arrangements which match the Group’s consumption.

Importantly, for its electricity sourced from third parties, the Group has prioritised investment in new renewable electricity projects rather than existing infrastructure to increase capacity in the national grid. 

This milestone is projected to deliver a reduction of over 74 per cent in operational emissions, moving Woolworths closer towards its target of an 80 per cent reduction by 2030.

Woolworths Chief Group Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Officer, Simon Lowden, said,  “Since December last year, every single supermarket, BIG W store,  distribution centre, and other Woolworths Group facility across Australia and New Zealand has been running solely on renewable electricity. 

“For example, across 14 of our distribution centres, we host some of the largest rooftop solar installations in the country, making us one of the largest commercial solar operators in Australian retail. This on-site generation meaningfully reduces grid demand during peak hours, giving us energy independence where it matters most and putting less pressure on the network that communities rely on.

“We have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the country’s clean energy future, which is why we have intentionally backed renewable projects rather than drawing on existing supply.