Dollarama Sustainability Profile
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Dollarama reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,768,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 27,282,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 52,237,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 23,569,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 24,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 49,464,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Dollarama's emissions have fluctuated, with 2022 seeing a peak of about 95,188,000 kg CO2e, primarily due to significant stationary combustion emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Dollarama's emissions data reflects ongoing monitoring and reporting practices. The company has not inherited any emissions data from a parent organization, and all reported figures are directly from Dollarama Inc. As part of its climate strategy, Dollarama continues to engage in industry-standard practices for emissions reporting, although no specific reduction initiatives or targets have been outlined in the available data.
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| 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,070,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Dollarama has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
