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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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Dollar General's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Dollar General reported total emissions of approximately 1.74 billion kg CO2e, comprising 692,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,044,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 1.99 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 712,806,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 1,275,193,000 kg CO2e. Dollar General has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating potential gaps in their reporting on upstream and downstream emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they participated in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, while Dollar General has made strides in tracking and reporting its carbon emissions, the absence of comprehensive Scope 3 data and formal reduction targets suggests there is room for improvement in their climate strategy.
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Dollar General’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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