{"id":2591,"date":"2025-04-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/?p=2591"},"modified":"2025-06-14T07:23:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T07:23:02","slug":"costco-mission-statement-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/costco-mission-statement-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Costco Mission Statement Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f3f5f8\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0f5acd894cbfb26ef43f1f54319f8f2\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Company:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/overview\">Costco Wholesale Corporation <\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff95671f320746b47c84b9a38d859025\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>CEO:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/ceo-salary\">Ron M. Vachris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d5b8c20758190a0a09675019e6e27cd\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 1983<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afce365e8b78c646deced6516cf0bc06\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Issaquah, Washington, USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ede918abf7eff1df17742689816250ee\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Number of Employees:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/number-of-employees\">333,000<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7a430befca2dc062f0188079e3349c5\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Type:<\/strong> Public<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5b73863f649b6666fdc7ad26c391cef\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Ticker Symbol:<\/strong> COST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3665bb7bb3f0a1b1d7505fac7cb5d686\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Market Cap (Jan 2025):<\/strong> $465.6 Billion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29f4066638d16ff86a25a6be91698ba4\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Annual Revenue (2024):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/revenue\">$254.5 Billion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa8037b6b01d5ad340f1885c390bc7eb\" style=\"color:#060606\"><strong>Profit | Net income (2024):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/financial-statements#income-statement\">$7.37 Billion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-75e57f49cacae8f33a09d2a75f1a8162\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#f3f5f8\"><strong>Products &amp; Services:<\/strong> Electronics | Computers | Furniture | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/revenue-by-segment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grocery &amp; Household Essentials<\/a> | Appliances | Jewelry | Outdoor Living | Apparel | Health &amp; Beauty Products | Office Supplies | Optical &amp; Pharmacy Services | Auto Accessories | Sporting &amp; Fitness Equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4a4aed7db26d373a7004ea12e647cad1\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#f3f5f8\"><strong>Competitors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/walmart\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/amazoncom\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/target-corporation\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Target<\/a> | Sam\u2019s Club | BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club | Kroger | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/best-buy-co\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> | Home Depot | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/lowes-companies\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lowe\u2019s<\/a> | Walgreens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d920a496937c168a9f75b97d744befba\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#f3f5f8\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> Costco sells cashews worth over $15 million annually, half of the world&#8217;s output. The retailer sources cashews from independent farmers in Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco operates membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. The company was founded in Sep 1983 by James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman. Costco\u2019s mission, values, and sustainability goals drive growth and success. In Q4 2024, Costco announced <strong>plans to open 29 additional warehouses<\/strong> during its 2025 fiscal year. The list includes 19 US locations and 10 outside the US. The retailer expanded its international presence with openings in Ogori, Japan; Torreon, Mexico; and Brantford, Canada. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/lifestyle\/us-news\/2024\/12\/16\/67608bf722601d37218b45a6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco is America\u2019s largest warehouse club with a 62% market share, followed by Walmart-owned Sam\u2019s Club at 31% and BJ\u2019s at 7%. It is also the world\u2019s third-largest retailer, behind Amazon and Walmart. As of Dec 2024, Costco <strong>operated 897 warehouses, including 617 in the US and Puerto Rico<\/strong>, 109 in Canada, 41 in Mexico, 36 in Japan, 29 in the U.K., 19 in South Korea, 15 in Australia, and 14 in Taiwan. It has several locations in China, Spain, New Zealand, France, Iceland, and Sweden. The wholesaler also operates e-commerce sites across 4 continents. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/costco-keeps-growing-business-time-140017585.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Membership fees contribute over 50% of Costco\u2019s profits. The retailer increased its fees in 2024 for the first time in seven years. Costco\u2019s Gold Star and Business membership fees rose by $5 to $65\/year, and Executive membership fees bumped by $10 to $130\/year. In 2024, Costco generated <strong>$254.5 billion in annual revenue<\/strong>, up 5.0% from 2023. Its 2024 net income was $7.37 billion, a 17% increase from 2023. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/costco-wholesale-full-2024-earnings-122130537.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To understand why Costco is so successful, here is a comprehensive analysis of its mission statement, values, and sustainability goals:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/revenue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1044\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue.png\" alt=\"Costcos revenue\" class=\"wp-image-2613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue.png 1044w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-1024x656.png 1024w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-370x237.png 370w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-270x173.png 270w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-470x300.png 470w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-570x365.png 570w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-revenue-740x474.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/revenue\">Costco\u2019s Revenue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-costco-s-mission-statement\">Costco\u2019s Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-da6e5297a5933b53a272528ce4ac44d8\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#f3f5f8\"><strong><em>To continually provide our members with quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here is our analysis of Costco\u2019s mission statement:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. High-quality products<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco strives to provide quality goods to its members. It maintains an average inventory of 3,800 SKUs versus 30,000\u201340,000 products offered by most supermarkets and over 100,000 items at a Walmart Supercenter. The retailer monitors its SKU counts monthly, ensuring it delivers a limited, high-quality selection. Its inventory includes global brands and company-owned private labels like Kirkland Signature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Product quality is a core component of Costco\u2019s business model. The retail chain refines its inventory annually to meet customers\u2019 evolving needs without undermining quality. In Jun 2023, Costco reintroduced the Combo Pizza and <strong>opened a new Kirkland Signature Sushi department<\/strong> in its Issaquah warehouse. Kirkland Signature Sushi is the first sushi station in a US Costco location. The chain plans to expand the Kirkland Signature Sushi department to other warehouses. Costco also discontinued several items in 2024 to streamline its inventory. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatthis.com\/major-changes-costco-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Excellent customer service<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco aims to deliver excellent customer service. The company leverages technologies to streamline the in-store experience. In Jan 2024, Costco <strong>installed scanners at the entrance of its warehouses<\/strong>. These devices scan membership cards before allowing shoppers to enter and provide real-time in-store traffic. Costco uses the information to open or close checkout lines based on customer numbers and optimize fresh food inventory on shelves to meet the demand. The membership card scanners helped speed up the checkout process and improved service delivery and in-store experience for paying members. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/24\/business\/costcos-membership-card-scanners-are-already-paying-off\/#!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco leverages its membership model to deliver excellent member-only services, creating a loyal customer base. The retailer built the best customer experience with membership tiers (Gold Star and Executive) for tailored value. For example, Costco\u2019s Executive members receive 2% cash back on most purchases, exclusive offers, and perks like travel deals. The retailer\u2019s internal data indicates that <strong>91% of Executive members renew their memberships<\/strong> annually. Members enjoy exclusive member-only pricing, increasing their savings on bulk purchases. Costco created seamless shopping experiences with in-store and online integration, ensuring consistency in customer service and convenience across both platforms. Its in-store pickup and delivery services satisfy consumers seeking hybrid shopping options. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renascence.io\/journal\/how-costco-enhances-customer-experience-cx-with-membership-driven-value\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Affordable prices <\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco is committed to delivering affordable, high-quality products. Although many retailers offer low prices, Costco stands out thanks to its disciplined approach to profitability. The retailer monitors and maintains its average SKU low at 3,800. <strong>Then, it enforces a strict 15% limit on markups<\/strong> versus over 25% applied by most retailers. These low markups reduce Costco\u2019s profit margins to around 2%, compared to 4% for Target and 10% for Home Depot. However, Costco can sustain slimmer profits than competitors due to its membership-based business model. &#8220;<em>We have one job: reduce the price of what we sell<\/em>,\u201d said Jim Sinegal, Costco co-founder. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maveron.medium.com\/is-costco-the-worlds-most-loved-consumer-brand-a75b2dea1307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco prioritizes affordability, product quality, and disciplined expansion over short-term gains. This business philosophy aligns with the needs of budget-conscious Costco members. For example, Costco replaced its popular Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chips with Nestl\u00e9\u2019s Chocolate Chips in 2024. The retailer <strong>discontinued its Kirkland private-label item<\/strong> because rising cocoa prices prevented it from offering a competitive price for the product. In 2024, Costco reduced the prices of groceries and essentials. For example, four-pound frozen fruit bags dropped from $14.99 to $10.99, and reading glasses were discounted from $18.99 to $16.99. Costco is committed to offering affordable products. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/costco-discontinues-kirkland-chocolate-chips-8699168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-costco-s-values\">Costco\u2019s Values<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco&#8217;s values are doing the right thing, respecting differences, contributing to communities, and caring for the environment. The company applies these principles organization-wide to achieve its mission. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/our-values.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/revenue-by-segment\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Revenue-by-Segment.png\" alt=\"Costco\u2019s Revenue by Segment\" class=\"wp-image-2615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Revenue-by-Segment.png 698w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Revenue-by-Segment-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Revenue-by-Segment-370x216.png 370w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Revenue-by-Segment-270x158.png 270w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Revenue-by-Segment-570x333.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Checkout: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/revenue-by-segment\">Costco\u2019s Revenue by Segment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How does Costco implement its values?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Do the right thing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco values ethical business operations. Since its founding, the company has adhered to the principle of doing the right thing. This value is linked to Costco\u2019s Code of Ethics: obey the law, support members and employees, respect suppliers, and protect communities and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Co-founder Jim Sinegal cultivated Costco\u2019s corporate culture, prioritizing long-term core values and sustainability over short-term gains. This holistic approach considers the interests of all stakeholders. By adhering to its principle of &#8220;doing the right thing&#8221; and creating long-term value, Costco has built a <strong>resilient business model that counters the ills of shareholder capitalism<\/strong>. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartbrief.com\/original\/costco-found-the-antidote-to-the-ills-of-shareholder-capitalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Respect our Differences<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces everyone. The retailer has comprehensive diversity, equality, and inclusivity (DEI) initiatives. In Jan 2025, Costco <strong>rejected an anti-DEI shareholder proposal<\/strong> as bad for business. The retailer pushed back against the NCPPR for proposing an evaluation of the risks of maintaining Costco\u2019s DEI roles, policies, and goals. Costco\u2019s board of directors unanimously recommended a vote against NCPPR\u2019s proposal. Diversity, equality, and inclusivity are ingrained in Costco\u2019s DNA. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/news\/costco-resets-DEI-narrative-rejects-shareholder-proposal\/736328\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Contribute to Communities<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco contributes to its communities by supporting children, education, health, human services, and disaster relief. The retailer donates to hundreds of organizations via charitable programs and grants. It supports Special Olympics, Communities in Schools, the American Indian College Fund, Autism Speaks, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Urban League, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Make A Wish. Since 1988, Costco\u2019s <strong>campaign for the Children\u2019s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised over $459 million<\/strong>. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/my-life-commitment-to-communities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco accepts donations through the Red Cross link on Costco.com during disasters. Its Charitable Contributions Committee meets quarterly to pick the best programs to support. In May 2024, Costco <strong>offered grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations<\/strong> focusing on children, education, health, or human services. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanawarenessusa.org\/costco-community-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4. Care for the Environment<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco believes doing the right thing enables continuous improvement. The company works with global stakeholders and does its part to avoid catastrophic climate change. In Oct 2024, Costco promised to publish a comprehensive <strong>deforestation assessment and action plan for its Kirkland Signature<\/strong> brand. The retailer partnered with Green Century to implement this environmental initiative. It plans to adopt time-bound deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) commitments for beef, soy, palm oil, and wood products. This strategy will help move Kirkland Signature items towards protecting rather than harming tropical forests. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greencentury.com\/costco-moves-to-protect-forests-following-green-century-shareholder-proposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/competitors\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors.png\" alt=\"Costco\u2019s Competitors\" class=\"wp-image-2617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors.png 967w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors-768x550.png 768w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors-370x265.png 370w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors-270x193.png 270w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors-570x408.png 570w, https:\/\/bullfincher.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Costcos-Competitors-740x530.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Checkout: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullfincher.io\/companies\/costco-wholesale-corporation\/competitors\">Costco\u2019s Competitors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-costco-s-sustainability-goals\">Costco\u2019s Sustainability Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco believes the world must thrive for its business to succeed. The retailer is committed to doing its part through the <strong>Climate Action Plan<\/strong> to help protect Mother Earth. This action plan guides Costco\u2019s sustainability goals and offers a roadmap to reducing carbon emissions. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costco.com\/sustainability-climate-action-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco <strong>released its Sustainability Commitment in 2018<\/strong> and updated it in 2023. The 2023 version highlights the company\u2019s current sustainability goals. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoenclose.com\/resources\/retailer-guide\/costco?srsltid=AfmBOorLUIleHTKvh0EN3X7DB6T5az7tvfSi2h66i_Vasw9eDbg9pjnq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">17<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco\u2019s sustainability goals include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reduce Scope 1 &amp; 2 CO2e cumulative emissions by 39% by 2030 from its 2020 base year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Operate with 100% clean energy by 2030.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Convert all Costco depot yard trucks from diesel to alternative fuel models by 2035.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Engage suppliers to create responsible, sustainable, and ethical supply chains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accelerate efforts to replace in-store lighting with more efficient LED lighting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Source products with high sustainability standards, like Energy STAR certifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How is Costco progressing on its sustainability goals?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Scope 1 and 2 Action Plan<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco\u2019s global strategy to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions includes enhancing energy efficiency, purchasing electricity from clean sources, and integrating on-site energy generation systems. The company is deploying electric yard goats to minimize diesel usage and improving its refrigeration systems to reduce the harmful impacts of hydrofluorocarbons and other gasses. In 2024, Costco <strong>purchased 23% of electricity from clean sources<\/strong>, up from 19% in 2022 and 21% in 2023. 33 Costco sites enrolled for 100% electricity from clean sources in 2022, 108 in 2023, and 44 in 2024. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mobilecontent.costco.com\/staging\/resource\/img\/25w03130\/5a_ClimateActionPlan_FY24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Scope 3 Action Plan<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Costco estimates that its STEP plan will reduce its Scope 3 emissions intensity by 20% by 2030 from the 2020 baseline year. Its Scope 3 Action Plan focuses on cutting suppliers\u2019 CO2, sourcing deforestation-free commodities, and leveraging energy efficiency certifications like ENERGY STAR. In Nov 2022, Costco pledged to set climate targets to minimize emissions across its global value chain. This commitment included <strong>reducing plastic in its Kirkland Signature packaging<\/strong>. In 2024, Costco reached an 82.1% waste diversion rate, limiting its Scope 3, Category 5 emissions. [<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esgtoday.com\/costco-commits-to-plastic-reduction-action-plan-following-shareholder-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-references\">References<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Reid, C. (2024, Dec 16). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/lifestyle\/us-news\/2024\/12\/16\/67608bf722601d37218b45a6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Where will Costco open new stores in the US in 2025? Here are the locations<\/a>. Marca<\/li>\n<li>Cariaga, V. (2025, Jan 4). <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/costco-keeps-growing-business-time-140017585.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco keeps growing its business \u2013 Is it time to buy the stock<\/a>? 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(2024, Nov 12). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoenclose.com\/resources\/retailer-guide\/costco?srsltid=AfmBOorLUIleHTKvh0EN3X7DB6T5az7tvfSi2h66i_Vasw9eDbg9pjnq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Costco\u2019s packaging and sustainability requirements<\/a>. Eco-Enclose<\/li>\n<li>Costco (2024, Jun 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilecontent.costco.com\/staging\/resource\/img\/25w03130\/5a_ClimateActionPlan_FY24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Climate Action Plan Report FY24<\/a>. Costco.com<\/li>\n<li>Segal, M. (2023, Oct 10). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esgtoday.com\/costco-commits-to-plastic-reduction-action-plan-following-shareholder-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costco Commits to Plastic Reduction Plan Following Shareholder Engagement<\/a>. 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