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Wholesale Trade
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Sam's West, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Sam's West, Inc., commonly known as Sam's Club, is a leading membership-only warehouse club headquartered in the United States. Established in 1983, the company has grown significantly, with a strong presence across various regions, including the Midwest and South. Operating within the retail industry, Sam's Club focuses on providing a wide range of products and services, including groceries, electronics, and home goods, all at competitive prices. What sets Sam's Club apart is its commitment to quality and value, offering members exclusive access to bulk purchasing options and unique private label products. With a reputation for exceptional customer service and a robust market position, Sam's Club continues to be a preferred choice for consumers seeking value and variety in their shopping experience.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sam's West, Inc.'s score of 62 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sam's West, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Walmart Inc.

Sam's West, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with Walmart Inc., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. As a current subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's West, Inc. inherits various sustainability initiatives and targets from its parent company. Walmart has established significant climate commitments, including science-based targets for emissions reductions, which are cascaded down to its subsidiaries. These initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting renewable energy. While specific reduction targets for Sam's West, Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals set by Walmart Inc. reflect a commitment to sustainability and climate action. This includes efforts to achieve substantial reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across its operations and supply chain. In summary, while Sam's West, Inc. does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it aligns with the broader climate commitments of Walmart Inc., focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction as part of its operational strategy.

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Scope 1
6,760,000,000
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Scope 2
15,120,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Sam's West, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sam's West, Inc.'s primary industry is Wholesale Trade, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sam's West, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sam's West, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sam's West, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Sam's West, 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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Compare Sam's West, Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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1847 Holdings LLC

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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 17 days ago

Costco Wholesale

US
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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 17 days ago

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Construction work (45)
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