Climate Change Data

At Home Group Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022-01-30 to 2023-01-28)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Approximately 93,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents (Scope 1 and 2 combined)
Scope 1 Emissions:Approximately 13,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents
Scope 2 Emissions:Approximately 80,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:716,000 GJ of electricity; 268,000 GJ of natural gas
Water Consumption:381,000 m3
Waste Generated:Approximately 21,000 tons (total)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Environment
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Opened 7 new stores, with 100% utilizing recycled big box retail spaces in fiscal year 2021. Plan to open future stores with 82% recycled properties.
  • Recycled approximately 12,000 tons of material (57% of total waste).

Social Achievements

  • Donated over $1.6 million to Habitat for Humanity.
  • Provided 40 hours of paid time off per year for full-time salaried employees (with at least two years of service) to volunteer.
  • Implemented rigorous cleaning procedures and social distancing measures in stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Launched four new team member resource groups focused on women, people of color, LGBTQ+, and military members.

Governance Achievements

  • Board is over 50% diverse, including 4 female directors and 1 racially diverse director.
  • Implemented a Code of Business Principles, Ethical Sourcing Policy, and Human Rights Policy.
  • Established a Speak Up Integrity Hotline for reporting concerns.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations, leading to temporary store closures and furloughs.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.
  • Data limitations in tracking certain ESG metrics.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented Safe Stores and Safe Home Office Policies.
  • Accelerated omnichannel capabilities (BOPIS, curbside pickup, local delivery).
  • Increased communication with team members.
  • Implemented compensation program for team members prevented from working due to potential exposure and quarantine.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: All factories required to be third-party audited within the past 12-24 months.

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Sourcing Policy based on ILO conventions, ETI base code, SA8000 standard, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13

Initiatives align with UN SDGs through focus on employee well-being, gender equality, economic growth, sustainable cities, sustainable consumption and production, and climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022-01-30 to 2023-01-28

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:998,339 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:34,837 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:80,355 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:883,147 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0%

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Product
  • Planet
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Completed upgrade of energy management system (NexRev) in all stores and distribution centers.
  • Converted substantially all interior store lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting.
  • Replaced metal halide lights with LED lighting in over 95% of exterior parking lots, resulting in ~50% reduction in energy use.
  • Replaced eight store roofs with energy-efficient TPO.
  • Reduced waste emissions generated by facilities by 13%.

Social Achievements

  • Company-wide Team Member Voice engagement survey with 71% participation; at least 77% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed with positive ratings.
  • Launched formal unconscious bias training for all team members.
  • Launched a formal mentorship program.
  • Donated over $630,000 to Habitat for Humanity.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG governance structure for the Board of Directors and team members.
  • Completed initial climate risk assessment.
  • Established ESG Strategic Initiative Teams.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Global supply chain disruptions.
  • Increases in shipping costs.
  • Lean store labor model challenges.
  • Climate-related risks (extreme weather, regulatory changes, market shifts).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Took proactive steps to lock in advantageous supply chain rates.
  • Diversified geographic location of suppliers.
  • Formed a new overseas sourcing partnership.
  • Fully transitioned away from a third-party international logistics provider.
  • Implemented a pilot program to optimize transportation costs and emissions.
  • Engaged consultants to identify strategies for energy optimization in stores.
  • Developed a multi-year enterprise safety and security program.
  • Monitors emerging regulation and participates in RILA.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Sourcing Policy based on ILO conventions, SA8000 standard, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme heat, drought, precipitation, high winds
  • Store disruptions from extreme weather
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Increased operating costs
  • Higher energy costs
Opportunities
  • Capturing market share with a proactive ESG strategy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD