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Dollar General: Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2021

Industry: Value, Discount and Variety Stores and General Merchandise Retail
Current: ESG

Dollar General’s total GHG emissions were 1,768 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2021
In 2021, Dollar General’s Scope 1 emissions were around 626 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents
Dollar General has set a target to reduce 15% emissions per square foot by 2026

Dollar General’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are one of the major causes of rising global warming. CO2, Methane & NOx gases form a major part of greenhouse gases released from fossil fuels such as oil and gas. Due to rising GHG emissions from the operations of companies, it became important among major contributing sectors to report GHG emissions during their operations.

Several retailers, including Walmart, already measure their carbon footprints and climate change programs. Retailers generate a significant portion of their carbon footprint in their stores. Heating, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation, cooking, and refrigeration are the main factors for a retail outlet's carbon emissions.

Dollar General Corp (Dollar General) is a retailer that operates discount stores in the US. It offers various products including consumables, seasonal, home products, and apparel. The company markets these products through various private brands such as Dollar General, Dollar General Market, Clover Valley, DG, Smart & Simple, Trueliving, Sweet Smiles, Open Trails, Bobbie Brooks, Comfort Bay, Holiday Style, Ever Pet, DG Deals, Forever Pals, I*Magine, and OT Sport.

The total GHG emissions of Dollar General in 2021 were 1,768 thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalents, an increase of 9% over 2020.

GHG emissions are generally classified into Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions. Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from stationary fuel combustion and refrigerant gases. Scope 2 encompasses indirect GHG emissions from the on-site generation and purchase of electricity. Scope 3 involves all other indirect GHG emissions in the company’s value chain.

In 2021, Dollar General’s Scope 1 emissions were 626 thousand tonnes of CO2eq, and Scope 2 emissions were 1,142 thousand tonnes of CO2eq.

Dollar General has set a target to reduce 15% emissions per square foot by 2026 and a 30% reduction per square foot by 2031.

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