AUSTRALIA | Kmart Group has hit a major milestone on its sustainability journey, announcing that it has achieved its 100 percent renewable electricity target across its operations, as part of its commitment to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
This means that Kmart’s total electricity use across 448 stores, 10 distribution centres, and 12 national and international offices across Kmart and Target is covered by onsite renewables or offsite agreements from renewable sources.
This includes onsite solar generation and power purchase agreements linked to generation assets, including New England Solar Farm (NSW), Numurkah Solar Farm (VIC), Tailem Bend 2 Solar Farm (SA), and Western Downs Green Power Hub (QLD).
Where energy is supplied by the landlords, Kmart Group has surrendered unbundled large-scale generation certificates to match the energy consumed.
According to Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer Alexandra Staley, this important milestone reflected Kmart Group’s efforts to reduce, where it can, the environmental impacts of its operations.
With a significant footprint of stores across Australia, matching 100 percent of the energy needs of our stores, distribution centres and offices with renewable electricity marks an important step towards our commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2030.
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Hon Josh Wilson MP, added that Kmart Group has demonstrated how Australian businesses have stepped up to help deliver national clean energy goals.
Kmart Group’s milestone directly supports the Federal Government’s clean energy transition, focused on accelerating Australia’s shift to renewables and reducing emissions.
Since making its 100 percent renewable electricity commitment, Kmart Group has also achieved a 4.9 percent reduction in total electricity use since 2021, while adding ten stores across Australia and New Zealand.
Kmart has achieved energy reductions through measures such as efficient lighting design and energy-efficient heating/cooling systems in stores.
Kmart Group’s 100 percent renewable electricity marked a milestone in the company’s journey towards net-zero (Scope 1 & 2 emissions) by 2030 and reflects the company’s broader sustainability efforts to minimise environmental impact and contribute positively to the communities in which it operates.
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