Dollarama
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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Industry Average
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Dollarama's score of 11 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dollarama's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dollarama reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,464,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,568,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 24,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 95,188,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 1,132,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 accounting for 26,629,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, Dollarama's emissions rose to approximately 52,237,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 23,768,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 27,282,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Dollarama's emissions data reflects ongoing challenges in reducing carbon footprints, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are primarily linked to mobile combustion and purchased electricity. The company’s emissions intensity has varied, with a notable figure of 30.14 kg CO2e per square foot reported in 2023. As Dollarama continues to grow, addressing its carbon emissions will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Dollarama 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.
