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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 24,834,046,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 380,687,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 968,584,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% per square foot across its retail stores, distribution centres, and Store Support Center by 2031. This target reflects a long-term strategy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. In previous years, Dollar Tree's emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 emissions at about 421,840,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 220,420,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 955,841,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,040,356,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to address its environmental impact and align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 239,704,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,111,385,000 | 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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
