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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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 total carbon emissions of approximately 16 billion kg CO2e, comprising 185,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82,445,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,732,438,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030 from a 2009 baseline, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requirements. This commitment includes a specific goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2040, which is a decade earlier than its previous target of 2050. Best Buy's Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction target is to cut these emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2017 base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% by 2030, also from a 2017 base year. These targets reflect Best Buy's commitment to align with global climate goals and contribute to limiting temperature increases to below 2°C, as outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Best Buy is also a signatory of The Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental practices.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 | 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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