Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social
• Environmental
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Installed LED lighting in 100% of new locations and all remodels
• Replaced legacy lighting with LED lighting where possible
• Added energy saving motion sensitive lighting in 100% of new and remodeled buildings
• Improved energy efficiency and savings through increased levels of insulation and installation of triple glaze low-E glass in new, relocated, and remodeled buildings

Social Achievements

• Released a formal Human Rights Policy
• Offered optional Peace of Mind package with enhanced service contracts
• Collected over 21,000 toys for children's hospitals and other organizations
• Trained 123 associates in the Future Managers’ Training program
• 23 Car-Mart U program graduates promoted to General Manager or other management positions

Governance Achievements

• Established a cross-functional leadership team to lead corporate responsibility efforts
• Board members actively involved in various committees and risk oversight

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing frequency and severity of severe weather events impacting operations
• Increasing average temperatures potentially disrupting food production and impacting customers
• Transitions in consumer demand for used electric and hybrid vehicles

Mitigation Strategies

• Studies underway to determine and quantify environmental improvement goals
• Independent third party performing quarterly lot inspections for safety, environmental, and maintenance issues

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Reliance on small, local businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe weather events
• Increased average temperatures

Transition Risks

• Shifting consumer demand for electric/hybrid vehicles

Awards & Recognition

• Forbes America’s Best Mid-Sized Employers (2018, 2019)
• Cherokee Media Group 2021 Independent Dealer of the Year
• 2021 Auto Remarketing’s “AR 500”
• Forbes America’s Best Small-Cap Companies (2020, 2021)