Bunnings have recognised the important part businesses have to play in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change by vowing to use 100% renewable energy within five years.

Bunnings’ commitment to renewables comes after the announcement last month made by parent company Wesfarmers that Bunnings, Kmart Group and Officeworks are aiming towards net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott said of the decision to accelerate the target “Wesfarmers has, for many years, managed its businesses with deep carbon awareness, and we take responsibility for improving the energy efficiency of our operations, transitioning to renewable power, investing in new technologies and working with our suppliers and customers to help them do the same,” Scott said.

“Today, we have announced clearer, more ambitious commitments, including net-zero targets or aspirations for all our businesses.

“It is important to highlight that action to reduce emissions makes good commercial sense. We see the opportunities to operate our businesses more sustainably as being completely aligned with our objective of delivering a satisfactory return to shareholders.”

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