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Retail Trade Services
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updated 6 days ago

BJ's

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BJ's Wholesale Club, commonly referred to as BJ's, is a leading membership-only warehouse club headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence across the East Coast and parts of the Midwest, serving millions of members with a diverse range of products and services. Specialising in bulk groceries, electronics, and household goods, BJ's distinguishes itself through its commitment to value, offering members exclusive savings and a unique selection of high-quality items. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its own private label brand, Wellsley Farms, which has garnered a loyal customer base. With a robust market position, BJ's continues to innovate in the wholesale industry, focusing on customer satisfaction and convenience, making it a preferred choice for budget-conscious shoppers seeking quality and variety.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

BJ's's score of 36 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BJ's's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,666,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 195,376,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 191,284,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 30,810,642,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 14,880,143,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 15,068,439,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, BJ's reported Scope 1 emissions of about 205,710,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 194,493,000 kg CO2e, leading to a combined total of around 40,020,300 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Notably, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). BJ's emissions data is sourced directly from BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. The company continues to monitor its emissions and is committed to transparency in its sustainability reporting.

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205,710,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
194,493,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BJ's's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for BJ's is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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BJ's is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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