Ross Dress For Less
Ross Dress For Less, a prominent off-price retailer, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a leader in the discount retail industry, offering a wide range of apparel, footwear, and home goods at competitive prices. With a unique business model that focuses on providing brand-name products at reduced prices, Ross Dress For Less has garnered a loyal customer base. The retailer is known for its treasure-hunt shopping experience, where customers can discover new items each visit. As a key player in the off-price sector, Ross Dress For Less has achieved significant milestones, including a robust expansion strategy that has positioned it among the top discount retailers in the US. Its commitment to value and quality continues to drive its success in the competitive retail landscape.
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Ross Dress For Less's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Ross Dress For Less reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 29,832,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 245,536,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, including 6,163,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 94,441,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 254,803,000 kg CO2e. Ross has set ambitious climate commitments, establishing a science-aligned interim target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per square foot by 30% by 2025, against a 2017 baseline. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Ross Stores, Inc. As part of its sustainability strategy, Ross is actively working to enhance its environmental performance and reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,310,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 258,826,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,963,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ross Dress For Less is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
