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Dollar General

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Dollar General Corporation, commonly referred to as Dollar General, is a leading discount retailer headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 1939, the company has grown significantly, operating over 18,000 stores across 47 states, primarily in the southern, southwestern, and midwestern regions of the United States. Specialising in a wide range of products, Dollar General offers groceries, household items, health and beauty products, and seasonal merchandise, all at affordable prices. Its unique business model focuses on convenience and value, making essential goods accessible to a diverse customer base. With a strong market position, Dollar General has consistently achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the Fortune 500. The company’s commitment to providing quality products at low prices has solidified its reputation as a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers.

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43

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Dollar General's score of 43 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dollar General's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Dollar General reported total carbon emissions of approximately 692,872,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,044,557,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 1,737,429,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at about 712,806,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 1,275,193,000 kg CO2e, leading to total emissions of around 1,987,998,000 kg CO2e. For the US specifically, in 2022, Dollar General's emissions were reported at approximately 658,617,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,286,468,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The total emissions for that year were around 1,945,085,000 kg CO2e. Dollar General has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, and there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Dollar General Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. Overall, Dollar General's emissions reflect its operational scale, with significant contributions from both direct and indirect sources, highlighting the need for ongoing assessment and potential climate action strategies.

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Scope 1
565,598,000
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Scope 2
1,052,622,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dollar General's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), 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 Dollar General is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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