Lowe's Companies, Inc., commonly known as Lowe's, is a leading home improvement retailer headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, USA. Founded in 1946, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the home improvement industry, serving millions of customers across the United States and Canada. Lowe's offers a wide range of products and services, including building materials, home improvement supplies, and appliances, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer service. The retailer is known for its innovative approach, such as the introduction of advanced online shopping tools and a robust loyalty programme. With a strong market position, Lowe's has consistently ranked among the top home improvement retailers, achieving significant milestones in sustainability and community engagement. Their dedication to providing exceptional value and a diverse product selection makes Lowe's a trusted choice for DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors alike.
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In 2024, Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 388,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 780,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), alongside a significant Scope 3 total of about 113,364,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 levels by the year 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Lowe's aims for a 25% reduction from 2021 levels by 2030. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 413,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 785,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 120,103,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a focus on improving emissions intensity, with a reported GHG emissions intensity of 0.0014 metric tons CO2e per million U.S. dollars of revenue for Scope 3. Lowe's has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a robust approach to climate action within the retail sector.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 354,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,054,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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