Public Profile

1-800 CONTACTS, INC.

1-800 CONTACTS, INC., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the online contact lens retail industry. Founded in 1995, the company has revolutionised the way consumers purchase contact lenses, offering a convenient and user-friendly platform that caters to a wide range of vision needs. With a strong presence across major operational regions in North America, 1-800 CONTACTS has established itself as a trusted source for both prescription and non-prescription lenses. The company’s core offerings include a vast selection of contact lenses, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service, setting it apart from traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Notable achievements include being the first to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, reinforcing its commitment to customer care. As a pioneer in the industry, 1-800 CONTACTS continues to maintain a dominant market position, serving millions of satisfied customers each year.

DitchCarbon Score

How does 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s score of 18 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s reported carbon emissions

1-800 CONTACTS, INC., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for recent years. As a result, specific figures regarding their emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. Furthermore, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges that outline their commitments to reducing carbon emissions. In the absence of specific emissions data, it is essential to note that many companies in the industry are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate action. This includes setting science-based targets and committing to reducing their carbon footprints. However, without concrete information from 1-800 CONTACTS, INC., it is unclear how they align with these industry trends or what specific initiatives they may be undertaking to address climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. 1-800 CONTACTS, INC.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. 1-800 CONTACTS, INC. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

1-800 CONTACTS, INC. is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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