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Ross Stores Inc
Ross Stores's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 5 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ross Stores's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRoss Stores amounted to268,504metric 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 Ross Storesincreased by 0.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ross Stores were 37,786 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Ross Stores reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Ross Stores's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 63.05%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Ross Stores's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Ross Stores's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Ross Stores reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 219,414 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 230,718 tCOâ‚‚e 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.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, Ross Stores reported 608,597 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 2024 disclosure of Ross Stores includes a breakdown across 5of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Ross Stores's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Ross Stores reported total Scope 3 emissions of 608,597 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave increased by 920.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions increased by 493.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ross Stores disclose?
In 2024, Ross Stores reported emissions for 5 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 Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Ross Stores's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 327,761 tCOâ‚‚e(53.86%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 104,551 tCOâ‚‚e(17.18%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 98,404 tCOâ‚‚e(16.17%)
Ross Stores's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Ross Stores’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Ross Stores reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,786 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 21,130 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.79 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Ross Stores reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.79 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.51, 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 2024, Ross Stores ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Ross Stores reported a total carbon footprint of 877,101 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 137.33% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Ross Stores's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 26.3%.a