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Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Circuit City Stores, Inc., commonly known as Circuit City, is a prominent American electronics retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1949, the company has established itself as a key player in the consumer electronics industry, primarily focusing on the sale of audio, video, and computer products. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Circuit City once operated hundreds of stores across the nation, catering to a diverse customer base. The retailer is renowned for its unique approach to customer service and product selection, offering a wide range of cutting-edge technology and electronics. Despite facing challenges in the competitive market, Circuit City has made notable achievements, including its innovative retail strategies and a strong brand presence. Today, it continues to be recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in the ever-evolving electronics landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Circuit City Stores, 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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Circuit City Stores, Inc.'s score of 23 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Circuit City Stores, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Circuit City Stores, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have available data on carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of information suggests that Circuit City may not have established formal commitments to reduce carbon emissions or may not publicly disclose such data. In the context of the retail industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate action, making it essential for Circuit City to consider developing and communicating its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Circuit City Stores, Inc.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very 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. This request for Circuit City Stores, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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