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Dollar General Corp

Common Name
Dollar General
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Employees
194,000
Ticker
DG
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer that operates a large network of neighborhood general stores across the United States. The company focuses on providing everyday necessities at low pr...

Dollar General's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2025, Dollar General has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 intensity-based targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Dollar General's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Intensity-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Feet (ft2)
-15%a
2026
Intensity-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Feet (ft2)
-30%a
2031
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a. Dollar General's Climate Report 2025

Insights into Dollar General's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2025, Dollar General has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2), but not its value chain emissions (Scope 3). This means its reduction efforts currently focus on direct and purchased energy emissions.a

Does Dollar General have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2025, Dollar General has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a

Dollar General's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2031, compared to a baseline of 0.011 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Feet (ft2) in 2020.a

Dollar General has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2031 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a

Dollar General's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

2020202520262031000.010.010.01BaselineCurrent (-31%)Target 2026 (-15%)
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