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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Costco Wholesale's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 emissions at about 1,405,640,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,418,244,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 171,274,463,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2023, Costco's emissions data included Scope 3 emissions related to waste generated in operations, amounting to approximately 168,967,000 kg CO2e. This indicates ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions across its supply chain. Costco's climate commitments are underscored by its focus on sustainability, although detailed reduction targets or specific initiatives have not been provided. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at minimising its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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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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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.
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.
