Savers
Savers, also known as Value Village in Canada, is a leading retail thrift store chain headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with numerous locations primarily in the US and Canada. Operating within the retail and second-hand goods industry, Savers focuses on providing affordable clothing, household items, and unique treasures while promoting sustainable shopping practices. Savers distinguishes itself through its commitment to community engagement and environmental responsibility, partnering with local non-profits to support charitable initiatives. The company has achieved notable recognition for its efforts in recycling and reusing goods, positioning itself as a pioneer in the thrift retail sector. With a robust market presence, Savers continues to thrive as a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers seeking quality second-hand items.
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Savers's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Savers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,756,000 kg CO2e, comprising 22,310,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,446,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, when total emissions were about 50,895,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 23,259,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 27,636,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 46,157,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 18,998,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 27,159,000 kg CO2e. Savers has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming for over 60% of its GreenDrop Attended Donation Stations to be powered by electricity by the end of 2024. This initiative includes the deployment of solar power across up to six trailers, targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all figures are reported directly from Savers Value Village, Inc. As of now, there are no disclosed Scope 3 emissions or SBTi targets. Savers continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability efforts and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,998,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 27,159,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Savers 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.
