Family Dollar Stores Inc., a prominent player in the discount retail industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1959, the company has established a strong presence across the eastern and southern regions of the country, offering a wide range of products at affordable prices. Specialising in everyday essentials, Family Dollar provides customers with groceries, household items, and personal care products, all under one roof. Its unique value proposition lies in delivering quality goods at low prices, catering to budget-conscious shoppers. With thousands of locations nationwide, Family Dollar has solidified its market position as a go-to destination for value-driven consumers. The company continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its diverse customer base while maintaining a commitment to community engagement and service.
How does Family Dollar Stores Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Family Dollar Stores Inc.'s score of 34 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Family Dollar Stores Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Dollar Tree, Inc., any emissions performance data would be inherited from this parent company. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Family Dollar Stores Inc. itself. The absence of specific emissions figures and reduction initiatives indicates that Family Dollar may not have publicly committed to measurable climate targets or strategies at this time. This lack of data suggests a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in their environmental impact reporting. In the broader context of the retail industry, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to mitigate their carbon footprints. Family Dollar's current position highlights an opportunity for the company to align with industry standards and enhance its climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Family Dollar Stores Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 353% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Family Dollar Stores Inc. 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.
