Measurement and Reporting

External Reporting

• Our GHG inventory includes both market-based and location-based calculations, following the revised GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, as a result of our renewable energy commitments and purchases. Our 2020 GHG Inventory can be viewed here.
• In 2020, we participated in the CDP Climate Change Information Request for the 11th consecutive year, and we again delivered strong results, receiving a score of A-. Our full CDP response can be viewed here.
• TJX’s corporate responsibility information is indexed against the Global Reporting Initiative’s Standard Guidelines. Our index can be viewed here.

Third-Party Certification and Verification

• About 87% of our global Scope 1 and 95% of our global Scope 2, location-based emissions data are third party verified. Our 2020 GHG Inventory can be viewed here.
  • In Europe, our carbon footprint has been externally audited by the Carbon Trust since 2006. Additionally, since 2009, we have been accredited with the Carbon Trust Standard certificate, recognizing our year-on-year efforts to reduce our environmental impact in the U.K., and since 2013, the certification has included our entire Scope 1 and 2 European operations.
  • Our Scope 1 and Scope 2 U.S. GHG inventory data is third-party verified (using AICPA (AT101) standards). This initiative has resulted in TJX obtaining third-party verification for approximately 70% of our global Scope 1 emissions (onsite fuels, refrigerants, and transport fuels) and an estimated 84% of our global Scope 2 emissions (electricity and steam calculated using location-based emissions factors) for our 2019 reporting period.
• We have received LEED^® Certification¹ for buildings and office space in Phoenix, Arizona; Jefferson, Georgia; Marlborough, Massachusetts; Las Vegas, Nevada; and New Albany, Ohio in the U.S. and Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. The Green Building Council’s LEED green building program is a preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of high-performance green buildings. Review more detail on our Green Building Enhancements.

Recognition

• In addition to the recognition of our efforts by CDP and Carbon Trust, in 2019, we were once again listed on the FTSE4Good Index Series. We have been selected for inclusion on the FTSE4Good Index Series every year since 2001. Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social, and governance practices as assessed by FTSE Russell. The FTSE4Good indices are used by a wide variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds and other products.²
• In 2020, we were named a SmartWay High Performer from the U.S. EPA for our contribution to a more efficient, productive, and sustainable freight industry by using SmartWay carriers for 100% of the miles we ship. In 2018, TJX received the New England Environmental Merit Award from the U.S. EPA. We were honored to receive this award in recognition of our commitment to pursuing initiatives that are smart for our business and good for the environment.