Dollar Tree Inc

Common Name
Dollar Tree
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Employees
64,434
Ticker
DLTR
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Dollar Tree, Inc. is a leading operator in the consumer staples merchandise retail sector, specializing in discount variety stores. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, the compa...

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 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Dollar Tree’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Dollar Tree's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Dollar Tree's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Dollar Tree's ESG Report 2023
b. Dollar Tree's ESG Report 2023
c. Dollar Tree's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Dollar Tree's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Dollar Tree's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dollar Tree amounted to 1,349,271 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dollar Tree decreased by 1.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Dollar Tree's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-8%+91%-10%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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. a c

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. a b

What are Dollar Tree's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Dollar Tree reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 968,584 tCO₂e 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

20202021202220230300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 9 of 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 chain a

Dollar Tree's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202306.5 M13 M19.5 M26 MtCO2e+16%+183%+38%
  • 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 emissions have increased by 352.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

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. a b

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 tCO₂e (51.19%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,798,807 tCO₂e (31.4%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,646,763 tCO₂e (6.63%)

Dollar Tree's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(31.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(51.2%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(6.6%)

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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 30,604 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.44 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Dollar Tree's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,00020,000200,0002,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AKKBunge GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,665,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,108Scope 1 Intensity: 31.37 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MKKKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MCostco WholesaleYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,424,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 242,291Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MPhilip Morris InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 288,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,878Scope 1 Intensity: 7.62 tCO2e/$MKKKraft HeinzYear: 2023Scope 1: 455,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,640Scope 1 Intensity: 17.12 tCO2e/$MBJ's Wholesale Club HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 195,376 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,969Scope 1 Intensity: 9.78 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 70,795 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,412Scope 1 Intensity: 16.05 tCO2e/$MColgate-PalmoliveYear: 2023Scope 1: 217,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,457Scope 1 Intensity: 11.19 tCO2e/$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: $M 28,928Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MTurning Point BrandsYear: 2020Scope 1: 1,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 405Scope 1 Intensity: 4.89 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 125,035 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,432Scope 1 Intensity: 36.44 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MMondelez InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 875,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,441Scope 1 Intensity: 24.01 tCO2e/$MCoca-ColaYear: 2024Scope 1: 474,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,061Scope 1 Intensity: 10.08 tCO2e/$MWalmartYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,110,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 648,126Scope 1 Intensity: 12.51 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 392,471 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,277Scope 1 Intensity: 31.97 tCO2e/$MDollar GeneralYear: 2024Scope 1: 692,872 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,612Scope 1 Intensity: 17.06 tCO2e/$MKimberly-ClarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,686,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,058Scope 1 Intensity: 84.06 tCO2e/$MDollar TreeYear: 2023Scope 1: 380,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,604Scope 1 Intensity: 12.44 tCO2e/$M

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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.5 , 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 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a b

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

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