- Workplace violence
- Backroom store safety incidents
- Climate risk and resilience
- Waste management
- Chemical management
- Supplier engagement on sustainability topics
Dollar Tree, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Dollar Tree, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 24.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 380.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 968.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 23.5M 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
24.8M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
2.2%
of total energy
Waste
410.7K tons/year recycled
2023
Energy Use
55.2K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 380.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 968.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 23.5M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 18.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 1.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 MBM) |
| 2020 | 6.9M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developed first carbon reduction plan with Science Based Targets aligned with a commitment to net zero by 2050
- Reduced total generated waste by 6%
- Increased recycled waste by 11% (410,652 tons)
- Improved waste diversion rate by 5% to 72%
- 631 new stores opened aligned with In-Store Energy Efficiency Standard
- 873 stores retrofitted with new, high-efficiency HVAC units (averaging 11% reduction in energy consumption)
- Nearly 100% of stores equipped with Energy Management System technology and LED lighting
- 99% completion of LED transition in Distribution Centers
- 1,526 stores backhauled their OCC
- 10,055 stores recycle Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 50% by FY2032
📅 Medium-term
- Have 67% of suppliers by emissions set or commit to science-based aligned targets by FY2029
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Associate well-being, compensation and engagementSafe and healthy operationsEnergy managementStrategic Diversity, equity and inclusionClimate risk and resilience