Ross Stores Inc
Ross Stores's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Ross Stores 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).
Ross Stores has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into Ross Stores's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ross Stores amounted to 266,958 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 Ross Stores decreased by 3.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Ross Stores's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ross Stores's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ross Stores were 28,694 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ross Stores reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ross Stores's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 23.81%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ross Stores's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Ross Stores's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Ross Stores reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 231,733 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 238,264 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Ross Stores reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ross Stores's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ross Stores 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ross Stores's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ross Stores 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Ross Stores use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Ross Stores reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Ross Stores's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Ross Stores's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Ross Stores reported 102,606 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 Ross Stores includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Ross Stores's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Ross Stores reported total Scope 3 emissions of 102,606 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Ross Stores reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 71.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ross Stores 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ross Stores disclose?
In 2023, Ross Stores reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 95,836 tCO₂e (93.4%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,770 tCO₂e (6.6%)
Ross Stores's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ross Stores’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Ross Stores reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,694 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 20,376 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ross Stores's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ross Stores's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Ross Stores reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.32 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ross Stores rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Ross Stores ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Ross Stores is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Ross Stores's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Ross Stores reported a total carbon footprint of 369,564 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.7% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Ross Stores's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 64.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 27.76%. a