- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events impacting operations and supply chain
- Rising average temperatures impacting associate productivity, health, safety, and wellbeing
- Climate-related regulations on products and operations
- Increased cost of goods sold due to supplier compliance with carbon taxes
- Cost of adopting renewables/clean energy
Dollar Tree, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Dollar Tree, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 421.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 955.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 18.1M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
18.1M tCO2e/year
2022
Energy Use
3.2M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 421.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 955.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 18.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Recycled 370,679 tons of cardboard, paper, plastic, and pallets
- Opened 464 new stores meeting In-Store Energy Efficiency Standard
- Invested $45 million in energy efficiency upgrades (2022)
- 584 new stores equipped with LED lighting and EMS technology (2022)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% per square foot by 2031
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 (science-based target to be set by June 30, 2024)
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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