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 score of 21 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dollar General's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dollar General reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,987,998,000 kg CO2e, comprising 712,806,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,275,193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,916,849,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 658,617,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,258,232,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Dollar General's emissions have shown a general upward trend, with 2021 emissions at approximately 1,801,529,000 kg CO2e and 2020 emissions at about 1,618,220,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As a major retailer headquartered in the US, Dollar General's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both operational and energy-related emissions to align with global climate goals. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its sustainability strategy to effectively manage and reduce its carbon footprint in the future.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 565,598,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Dollar General 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.
