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Dollar General Corporation, commonly known as Dollar General or DG, is a leading discount retail chain with its headquarters in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, USA. Founded in 1939 by J.L. Turner, this retail powerhouse has grown to become America's largest small-box discount retailer, serving communities across 48 states.
Operating within the dynamic retail trade services sector, Dollar General specialises in providing an extensive selection of everyday essentials. Its core offerings include food, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, and general household goods, all offered at consistently low prices. The company's unique value proposition lies in its convenient, easy-to-shop store format, making essential items accessible and affordable.
31
DitchCarbon score
-5 vs industry average
Dollar General’s score of 31 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dollar General's reported carbon emissions
Dollar General, a US-based retail trade services company, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2024. The company's Scope 1 emissions were 692,872,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 market-based emissions were 1,044,557,000 kg CO2e. Combined, its Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 1,737,429,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Dollar General's Scope 1 emissions were 712,806,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 market-based emissions were 1,275,193,000 kg CO2e, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions of about 1,987,998,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were 658,617,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at 1,258,232,000 kg CO2e, bringing the combined Scope 1 and 2 market-based total to approximately 1,916,849,000 kg CO2e.
In 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 625,813,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 1,175,716,000 kg CO2e, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 1,801,529,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were 565,598,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 1,052,622,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of about 1,618,220,000 kg CO2e. Dollar General has consistently disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions but has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not reported any specific emissions reduction targets or commitments through initiatives like SBTi.
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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
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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