Ross Dress For Less
Ross Dress For Less, commonly known as Ross, is a prominent American retail chain specialising in discount apparel, footwear, and home décor. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates across numerous regions, offering customers access to quality products at reduced prices. Since its founding in 1950, Ross has established itself as a leader in the retail trade services sector, excluding motor vehicle and motorcycle sales, with a focus on personal and household goods repair services.
Ross's core offerings include a wide range of brand-name clothing, accessories, and home furnishings, distinguished by their affordability and variety. Over the decades, the company has achieved notable growth and market recognition for its treasure-hunt shopping experience and consistent value proposition. As a key player in the discount retail industry, Ross continues to expand its footprint, serving millions of customers nationwide.
-4 vs industry average
Ross Dress For Less’s score of 32 is lower than 47% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ross Dress For Less's reported carbon emissions
Ross Stores, Inc., a US-based retail trade services company, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 375.97 million kg CO2e in 2022. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 353.22 million kg CO2e. Prior to that, in 2020, total emissions stood at approximately 284.25 million kg CO2e. Emissions in 2019 were around 325.35 million kg CO2e, and in 2017, they were approximately 306.10 million kg CO2e.
Ross Stores, Inc. has established climate targets to drive emission reductions. The company has a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent per total square foot by 2025, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, a science-aligned interim target aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 percent by 2030, against a 2021 baseline.
The emissions data provided for Ross Stores, Inc. for the years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 are not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Ross Dress For Less’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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