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Dicks Sporting Goods Sustainability Profile

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DICK'S Sporting Goods, a leading American retailer in the sporting goods industry, is headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1948, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across the United States with over 800 locations. DICK'S offers a diverse range of products, including athletic apparel, footwear, and equipment for various sports, catering to both amateur and professional athletes. What sets DICK'S apart is its commitment to quality and customer service, alongside exclusive brands like DSG and CALIA. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being recognised for its community involvement and sustainability efforts. With a robust market position, DICK'S Sporting Goods continues to be a trusted destination for sports enthusiasts seeking high-quality gear and expert advice.

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31

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

Dicks Sporting Goods's score of 31 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dicks Sporting Goods's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, DICK'S Sporting Goods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 561,825,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 561,825,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 52,131,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 185,832,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Comparatively, in 2021, DICK'S Sporting Goods emitted about 243,819,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 237,089,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions across all scopes in 2022. DICK'S Sporting Goods has not inherited emissions data from any parent company, and its climate commitments do not include specific science-based targets or pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the sporting goods industry, but further details on reduction initiatives or future commitments remain unspecified.

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2016201920212022
Scope 1
33,799,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
294,751,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Dicks Sporting Goods's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Dicks Sporting Goods'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 Dicks Sporting Goods is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Dicks Sporting Goods's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Dicks Sporting Goods's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 130% last year and increased by approximately 246% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
47%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
37%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
13%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Business Travel
<1%

Dicks Sporting Goods'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.

Dicks Sporting Goods 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
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