Big Lots
Big Lots, Inc., a prominent American retail company, is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1967, Big Lots has established itself as a leader in the discount retail industry, primarily serving customers across the United States. The company operates over 1,400 stores, offering a diverse range of products, including furniture, home décor, and everyday essentials at competitive prices. What sets Big Lots apart is its unique business model, which focuses on closeout merchandise and seasonal items, allowing customers to find exceptional deals. Over the years, Big Lots has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into new markets and the introduction of exclusive brands. With a strong market position, Big Lots continues to be a go-to destination for value-conscious shoppers seeking quality products at affordable prices.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Big Lots's score of 18 is lower than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Big Lots's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Big Lots reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,650,385,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36,235,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 183,421,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,430,729,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions, Big Lots has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has undertaken various initiatives, such as lighting retrofits in distribution centres, which have reportedly led to reductions of about 4,725,000 kg CO2e in 2007, 3,267,000 kg CO2e in 2008, and 2,763,000 kg CO2e in 2009. However, these efforts do not appear to be part of a formalised climate commitment or strategy. Overall, while Big Lots has made some progress in reducing emissions through operational improvements, the absence of defined reduction targets or comprehensive climate pledges indicates a need for a more structured approach to climate action.
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| 2010 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 467,488,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Big Lots 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.
