Dollar General
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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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. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 712,806,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,275,193,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to total emissions of around 1,987,998,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 658,617,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,258,232,000 kg CO2e, totalling around 1,916,849,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual reduction in emissions over the years, with 2021 emissions at approximately 625,813,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,175,716,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 1,801,529,000 kg CO2e. Dollar General has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Dollar General Corporation. Overall, while Dollar General has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for more structured climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 565,598,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,052,622,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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