- Finding viable electric vans and trucks for in-home appointments and deliveries
- Potential rebound in water usage as business operations return to pre-pandemic levels
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Addressing racial and social inequity
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Best Buy Co., Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 246.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 154.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 22.9M 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
22.9M tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2021
Water Usage
961.0K m3/year
2021
Waste
42.0M lbs/year (landfilled)
2021
Energy Use
780.9K MWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 246.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 154.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 22.9M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 61% over 2009 baseline
- Achieved TRUE certification for zero waste at Reverse Logistics Center
- Reduced water use by 31% in 2020 compared to 2019 (partially due to reduced operating hours)
- Increased waste diversion to 78%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use 15% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2030 (over 2009 baseline)
- Reduce customers’ carbon emissions by 20% by 2030, saving $5 billion in utility costs
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral across our business by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity & InclusionResponsible SourcingCommunity InvestmentData Privacy and SecurityEthical Business Practices