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Dollar Tree Inc
Dollar Tree's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Dollar Tree 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Dollar Tree has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Dollar Tree's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDollar Tree amounted to1,349,271metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dollar Treedecreased by 1.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Dollar Tree's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dollar Tree's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dollar Tree were 380,687 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Dollar Tree reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Dollar Tree's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 58.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2022), Dollar Tree's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Dollar Tree's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 968,584 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a
What methodology does Dollar Tree use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Dollar Tree's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dollar Tree's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported 24,834,046 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Dollar Tree includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 7 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Dollar Tree's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dollar Tree's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported total Scope 3 emissions of 24,834,046 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 61.97%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.03%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Dollar Tree reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Dollar Tree's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 352.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dollar Tree's Scope 3 emissions increased by 37.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dollar Tree disclose?
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Dollar Tree's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Dollar Tree's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,713,503 tCOâ‚‚e(51.19%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,798,807 tCOâ‚‚e(31.4%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,646,763 tCOâ‚‚e(6.63%)
Dollar Tree's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dollar Tree’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 380,687 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 30,604 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Dollar Tree's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Dollar Tree's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.49, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Dollar Tree rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Dollar Tree ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Dollar Tree is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Dollar Tree's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Dollar Tree reported a total carbon footprint of 26,183,317 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.86% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Dollar Tree's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.7%.a