Climate Action Plan
Doing the right thing is a driving force for our continuous improvement and is the foundation of our Climate Action Plan.
We are committed, in partnership with our global stakeholders, to doing our part to avoid catastrophic climate change. This is essential to our business and the right thing to do. Our Climate Action Plan is our roadmap to lowering carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) emissions.
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Our Holistic Approach
Our Sustainability Principles:
- For Costco to thrive, the world needs to thrive. We are committed to doing our part to help.
- We focus on issues related to our business and where we can contribute to real, results-driven positive impact.
- We do not have all of the answers, are learning as we go and seek continuous improvement.
Our Foundational Beliefs:
- The subjects we address are multifaceted, as evidenced by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we have adopted (as explained in our Sustainability Commitment introduction).
- Our approach must encompass worldwide operations and global supply chains.
- We must use evidence-based best practices and take actions rooted in science.
We Believe in a Just Transition
We align our decarbonization objectives with our commitments to human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion, life above land and below water, water conservation and waste reduction. That's because we believe our transition to a low carbon business model also should represent a just transition for our employees, members, suppliers and the communities we serve.
Governance & Reporting
Get more information about our climate-related governance, strategy, risk management, commitments, and metrics and targets in this section.