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Container Store Sustainability Profile

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The Container Store, a leading retailer in the storage and organisation industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established itself as a pioneer in providing innovative storage solutions, catering to both residential and commercial needs. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, The Container Store offers a diverse range of products, including custom closets, shelving systems, and organisational accessories. What sets The Container Store apart is its commitment to quality and customer service, exemplified by its unique Elfa shelving system and a wide selection of eco-friendly products. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its employee-centric culture and sustainability initiatives. As a market leader, The Container Store continues to inspire customers to maximise their space and enhance their organisational skills.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Container Store's score of 30 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Container Store's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Container Store reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,042,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,666,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 16,376,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were approximately 6,687,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,917,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,770,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. The Container Store has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets reported. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from The Container Store Group, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. Overall, while The Container Store has made strides in reporting its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction strategies or commitments to mitigate its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
2,129,000,000,000
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Scope 2
21,425,000,000,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Container Store's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Container Store's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Container Store's Location?

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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 Container Store is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Container Store'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.

Container Store has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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