Best Buy Sustainability Profile
Best Buy Co., Inc., commonly known as Best Buy, is a leading retailer in the consumer electronics industry, headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, US. Founded in 1966, the company has evolved from a small audio specialty store into a major player in the retail sector, with a significant presence across North America. Best Buy offers a wide range of products and services, including electronics, appliances, and tech support, distinguishing itself through its knowledgeable staff and customer-centric approach. The company is renowned for its Geek Squad services, providing expert assistance and installation for various technologies. With a strong market position, Best Buy has consistently been recognised for its commitment to customer service and innovation, making it a trusted destination for tech enthusiasts and everyday consumers alike.
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Industry Benchmark
Best Buy's score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Best Buy's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Best Buy reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 18,556,100 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 82,445,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 15,732,438,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 12,644,392,000 kg CO2e. Best Buy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 from a 2009 baseline. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requirements, ensuring that their reduction efforts contribute to limiting global temperature rise to below 2°C. Additionally, Best Buy has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across its operations by 2040, a decade earlier than its previous target of 2050. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2017 base year, while targeting a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. These initiatives reflect Best Buy's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainable practices within the retail sector.
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| 2009 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 240,525,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 791,171,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Best Buy's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Best Buy's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and decreased by approximately 28% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Best Buy's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Best Buy has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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