Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree, officially known as Dollar Tree, Inc., is a leading discount variety store chain headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established a significant presence across North America, with thousands of locations primarily in the eastern and southern regions. Operating within the retail industry, Dollar Tree is renowned for its unique business model, offering a wide range of products, all priced at one dollar or less. The store's core offerings include household items, party supplies, and seasonal goods, making it a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers. Dollar Tree's commitment to value and variety has solidified its market position, earning it recognition as a pioneer in the dollar store segment. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, Dollar Tree continues to thrive, adapting to consumer needs while maintaining its distinctive pricing strategy.
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Dollar Tree's score of 30 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dollar Tree's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,834,046,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 380,687,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 968,584,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 24,834,046,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 17,660,173,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 421,840,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 955,841,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 16,760,173,000 kg CO2e. Dollar Tree's emissions have shown a significant increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 6,375,087,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 220,420,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 1,035,337,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 6,375,087,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Dollar Tree. The company operates within a challenging retail environment, where emissions from purchased goods and services (a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions) are particularly high. As such, Dollar Tree's climate commitments and strategies for emissions reduction remain unclear.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 239,704,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,119,351,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,486,397,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Dollar Tree 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.
