Big Lots, Inc., a prominent American retail company, is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1967, Big Lots has established itself as a leader in the discount retail industry, primarily serving customers across the United States. The company operates over 1,400 stores, offering a diverse range of products, including furniture, home décor, and everyday essentials at competitive prices.
What sets Big Lots apart is its unique business model, which focuses on closeout merchandise and seasonal items, allowing customers to find exceptional deals. Over the years, Big Lots has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into new markets and the introduction of exclusive brands. With a strong market position, Big Lots continues to be a go-to destination for value-conscious shoppers seeking quality products at affordable prices.
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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 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Big Lots's reported carbon emissions
Big Lots, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions for the year 2020, totalling approximately 2.65 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Within this total: * Scope 1 emissions were approximately 36.2 million kg CO2e. * Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were approximately 183.4 million kg CO2e. * Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, at approximately 2.43 billion kg CO2e. Big Lots's 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report details these emissions, with some Scope 3 categories, specifically purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, noted as missing data points. The provided information indicates that Big Lots has not established specific SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or joined climate initiatives like the Climate Pledge, and no document-based reduction targets were reported. Therefore, the company's current climate commitments are not detailed beyond the disclosure of its 2020 emissions.
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Big Lots’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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