Dollar General Corp

Common Name
Dollar General
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Employees
194,200
Ticker
DG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Dollar General Corporation is a prominent American chain of variety stores known for offering a wide assortment of everyday necessities at economical prices. The corporation's primary function is to p...
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Dollar General's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Dollar General completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Dollar General has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 3
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Verified Sources Behind Dollar General’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Dollar General's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Dollar General's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Dollar General's ESG Report 2021
b. Dollar General's ESG Report 2021

Insights into Dollar General's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dollar General amounted to 1,737,429 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dollar General decreased by 12.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Dollar General's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e+12%+11%+5%+8%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dollar General's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dollar General were 692,872 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Dollar General reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dollar General's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 36.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Dollar General's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Dollar General's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Dollar General reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,044,557 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

Has Dollar General reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Dollar General's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 18.09% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Dollar General use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Dollar General reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Dollar General's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Dollar General’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Dollar General reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 692,872 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 40,612 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Dollar General's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5,00050,000500,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5005,00050,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)US Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MCostco WholesaleYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,424,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 242,291Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MDollar TreeYear: 2023Scope 1: 380,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,604Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$MPhilip Morris InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 288,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,878Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MBrown-FormanYear: 2021Scope 1: 100,594 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,461Scope 1 Intensity: 29.07 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$MAlbertsons CompaniesYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,651,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 77,650Scope 1 Intensity: 34.14 tCO2e/$MBJ's Wholesale Club HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 195,376 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,969Scope 1 Intensity: 9.78 tCO2e/$MTyson FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,561,979 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,282Scope 1 Intensity: 66.85 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 70,795 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,412Scope 1 Intensity: 16.05 tCO2e/$MCloroxYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,389Scope 1 Intensity: 8.87 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 237,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,640Scope 1 Intensity: 16.23 tCO2e/$MTargetYear: 2023Scope 1: 818,148 tCO2eRevenue: $M 107,412Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MKeurig Dr PepperYear: 2023Scope 1: 286,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,814Scope 1 Intensity: 19.36 tCO2e/$MKenvueYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.66 tCO2e/$MAltria GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 118,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,502Scope 1 Intensity: 5.79 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 368,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,928Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MMondelez InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 875,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,441Scope 1 Intensity: 24.01 tCO2e/$MWalmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648,126Scope 1 Intensity: 12.51 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2022Scope 1: 197,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,999Scope 1 Intensity: 24.72 tCO2e/$MArcher-Daniels-Midland CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,530Scope 1 Intensity: 143.81 tCO2e/$MDollar GeneralYear: 2024Scope 1: 692,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,612Scope 1 Intensity: 17.06 tCO2e/$M

How does Dollar General's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Dollar General reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.5 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Dollar General rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Dollar General ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Dollar General is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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