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Ross Dress For Less
Retail Trade ServicesUnited StatesNASDAQ: ROST
Last verified 10 months agorossstores.com
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.
32
DitchCarbon score
-4 vs industry average
Ross Dress For Less’s score of 32 is lower than 48% 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ross Dress For Less's reported carbon emissions
Ross Dress For Less reported total emissions of 375,972,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 29,832,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 235,693,000 kg CO2e, and partial Scope 3 emissions. In 2021, their total emissions were 353,216,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 24,826,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 226,028,000 kg CO2e.
Ross has established a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per square foot by 30% by 2025 against a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company set a science-aligned interim target in 2022 to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, against a 2021 baseline.
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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
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Ross Dress For Less10 months ago
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