- Overall progress in GHG emissions reduction was impacted by unusually warm summer weather and significant winter storms, resulting in increased energy needs and consumption.
Dollar General Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Dollar General Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 658.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.3M tCO2e. 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
1.9M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Water Usage
1.7B gal
2022
Energy Use
3.1B kWh
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). | 658.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.3M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.9M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Converted over 99% of interior store lighting, 79% of exterior store lighting, and 74% of exterior store signage to LED, resulting in a 12.7% energy reduction compared to fluorescent lighting.
- Added VFDs in more than 1,200 stores, resulting in approximately 7% energy use reduction.
- Wind energy powered 982 stores in Texas.
- Recycled more than 2.8 million tons of cardboard.
- Recycled over 35,000 tons of mixed paper since 2010.
- Achieved a landfill diversion rate of almost 62% in 2022.
- Diverted more than 17,000 tons of expired dairy waste from landfills.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 15% per square foot by 2026 (vs. 2020 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% per square foot by 2031 (vs. 2020 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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