Climate Change Data

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:386,975 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:26,170 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:189,156 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:171,649 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:483,603,247 kWh/year
Water Consumption:104,000,000 gallons/year
Waste Generated:54,312 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Racial Justice
  • Youth Sports
  • Climate Action
  • Sustainable Sourcing
  • Product Safety
  • Teammate Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • 15% of stores converted from single-use plastic bags to paper by the end of 2020 (on track to eliminate all single-use plastic bags by 2025)
  • 68% waste diversion rate
  • 167 LED retrofitting projects in 128 stores resulting in a 25% reduction in energy use

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 100% median gender pay ratio
  • $30 million donated to The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to support youth sports
  • Over 100,000 hours of anti-racism and discrimination bias training delivered
  • Launched several initiatives to support female athletes

Governance Achievements

  • Signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge and the Outdoor CEO Diversity pledge
  • 89% of ATF inspections received a perfect score (well above the industry average)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for DICK’S operations by 30% by 2030 (versus 2016 baseline)
  • Achieve 50% BIPOC and/or women for entry-level hires for technology by 2025
  • Increase BIPOC representation in leadership roles by 30% by 2025
  • Increase overall representation of women in store leadership to 40% by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Eliminate single-use, point-of-sale plastic bags in all stores by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • Social unrest and racial inequalities
  • Sports participation gap between children of lower- and higher-income families
  • Climate change impacts on operations and supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented premium pay program for frontline teammates
  • Expanded e-commerce and curbside pickup options
  • Donated $30 million to The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
  • Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols
  • Joined the Outdoor Industry Association’s Climate Action Corp and supported the Paris Climate Agreement
  • Set a goal to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 101 full annual audits conducted

Responsible Procurement
  • AAFA/FLA Industry Commitment to Responsible Recruitment
  • Human Rights Watch Transparency Pledge
  • BSCI Human and Labor Rights Risk Assessment
  • Better Buying Program engagement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, CDP framework, SASB Consumer Goods sector guidelines, UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

Initiatives align with these goals through promoting gender equality in sports and the workplace, reducing GHG emissions, and protecting public lands

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Patagonia's Better Sweater
  • adidas products featuring ocean plastics
  • Nike FlyEase

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed