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Dollar Tree’s ESG Journey - Three Years Later
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Summary
In this episode of Service Evolution, Shawn Black and Jim Robinson are joined by Joshua Witte, the Director of ESG Sustainability and Energy at Dollar Tree. The interview explores Dollar Tree's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) program and its progress over the past three years. Joshua shares that Dollar Tree has set ambitious goals to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through the implementation of various initiatives to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency.
Additionally, Shawn, Jim, and Joshua discuss the importance of incremental changes and getting vendors to buy into sustainability efforts with the conversation touching on the challenges of sustainability regulations in different countries. This approach highlights the need for companies to measure and reduce their carbon footprint, engage with stakeholders, and align with sustainability goals, emphasizing the importance of starting with low-hanging fruit and gradually building upon it.
Moreover, the conversation analyzes the importance of implementing an ESG program and the challenges and benefits associated with it, calling to the financial savings and operational efficiencies that can be achieved through sustainability initiatives. Lastly, Joshua shares his experiences and lessons learned from implementing an ESG program and provides advice for companies looking to start their own. Overall, this episode emphasizes the urgency and opportunity for companies to take action and make a positive impact on the environment and society.
Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction and Catching Up
(02:48) Progress and Goals
(06:08) Implementing Initiatives
(09:19) The Power of Incremental Changes
(11:13) Engaging Vendors in Sustainability
(14:52) Challenges of Waste Reduction
(19:07) Tangible vs Digital
(21:04) Navigating Sustainability Regulations
(25:06) Engaging Stakeholders for ESG Success
(28:35) Starting with Low-Hanging Fruit: A Gradual Approach to Sustainability
(32:52) Advice for Companies Starting Their Own ESG Program
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