Dollarama Inc., a leading Canadian discount retailer, is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and operates extensively across Canada. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the retail industry, specialising in a wide range of products, including household items, party supplies, and seasonal goods, all offered at affordable prices. With a commitment to providing value, Dollarama's unique business model allows customers to find quality products at fixed price points, primarily under $4. This approach has positioned the company as a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers. Over the years, Dollarama has achieved significant milestones, including rapid expansion and a robust market presence, making it one of Canada's most recognised retail brands.
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Dollarama's score of 33 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Dollarama reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,464,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,569,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 24,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 95,188,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The absence of defined science-based targets or climate pledges indicates that while Dollarama is aware of its emissions, it has yet to establish formal commitments to reduce them. Overall, Dollarama's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential future commitments to enhance its sustainability efforts in the retail sector.
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2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,070,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 28,928,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Dollarama 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.