Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree, officially known as Dollar Tree, Inc., is a leading discount variety store chain headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established a significant presence across North America, with thousands of locations primarily in the eastern and southern regions. Operating within the retail industry, Dollar Tree is renowned for its unique business model, offering a wide range of products, all priced at one dollar or less. The store's core offerings include household items, party supplies, and seasonal goods, making it a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers. Dollar Tree's commitment to value and variety has solidified its market position, earning it recognition as a pioneer in the dollar store segment. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, Dollar Tree continues to thrive, adapting to consumer needs while maintaining its distinctive pricing strategy.
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Dollar Tree's score of 30 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dollar Tree's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 380,687,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 968,584,000 kg CO2e. The most significant contributor to their carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 24,834,046,000 kg CO2e. This included substantial emissions from purchased goods and services (approximately 12,713,503,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (around 7,798,807,000 kg CO2e). In previous years, Dollar Tree's emissions have shown variability. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 17,660,173,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest component. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. Overall, Dollar Tree's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of its supply chain and product usage on its overall carbon footprint, underscoring the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 239,704,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,119,351,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,486,397,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Dollar Tree 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.
