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Lowe's

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Lowe's doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 77

Lowe’s has a DitchCarbon Score of 77, indicating a relatively high level of sustainability in its operations. This score suggests that Lowe’s has made significant efforts to reduce its carbon intensity. A score closer to 100 would mean even lower carbon intensity and better environmental performance.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Lowe’s operates within the real estate sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Lowe’s operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with its operations.

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– Emissions forecasting, assurances

22.81%

...this company is doing 22.81% better in emissions than the industry average.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc., founded in 1946 and headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, operates in the real estate sector as a leading home improvement retailer. As a FORTUNE 50 company, Lowe’s serves millions of customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with over 2,365 stores and a workforce exceeding 290,000. The company is committed to supporting community development and public education through various initiatives while offering a wide range of products and services for home renovation and maintenance.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Lowe's

Lowe’s should focus on creating products with extended lifespans to significantly reduce their scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products, potentially cutting emissions by 15%.

Bad news, Lowe's hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

Lowe’s has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to limit warming.
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