Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale Corporation, commonly known as Costco, is a leading membership-only warehouse club headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, Costco has established a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering a diverse range of products and services. The company operates in the retail industry, primarily focusing on bulk merchandise, groceries, electronics, and household goods. What sets Costco apart is its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices, often through exclusive private-label brands like Kirkland Signature. With over 800 locations worldwide, Costco has garnered a loyal customer base, making it one of the largest retailers globally. Notable achievements include consistently ranking among the top retailers in the Fortune 500, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to customer satisfaction.
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Costco Wholesale's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Costco Wholesale reported total carbon emissions of approximately 174,055,286,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,405,640,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,418,244,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 171,274,463,000 kg CO2e. Costco's emissions data for 2023 indicates a focus on Scope 3 emissions, reporting waste generated in operations at approximately 168,967,000 kg CO2e. However, no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Costco's emissions reflect the challenges faced by large retailers in managing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions. The company continues to navigate its climate commitments while striving for greater transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2007 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 214,188,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,125,863,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Costco Wholesale 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.
