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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 48 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Dollar Tree reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 380,687,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 968,584,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. In the US, the company’s emissions were approximately 377,599,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 965,709,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2024. Dollar Tree 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 Centre by 2031. This target reflects a long-term strategy initiated in 2022, demonstrating the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Dollar Tree, Inc., with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices while addressing its carbon emissions effectively.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 239,704,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 5,486,397,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.