Hudsons Bay
Hudson's Bay Company, commonly known as HBC or The Bay, is a prominent Canadian retail enterprise headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1670, it stands as one of North America's oldest companies, with a rich history that includes significant milestones in the retail sector. Operating primarily in Canada, HBC has made a name for itself in the department store industry, offering a diverse range of products including fashion, home goods, and beauty items. The Bay is renowned for its unique blend of contemporary and classic merchandise, catering to a wide demographic. With a strong market position, Hudson's Bay continues to innovate in the retail landscape, focusing on customer experience and quality service. Its commitment to sustainability and community engagement further distinguishes it in the competitive retail market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hudsons Bay's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hudsons Bay's score of 18 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hudsons Bay's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Hudson's Bay reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,188,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2019, when emissions were about 65,994,000 kg CO2e, and from 2018, which saw emissions of approximately 76,302,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of about 11,806,000 kg CO2e from 2019 to 2020. While specific details regarding Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are not disclosed, the overall trend indicates a positive movement towards lower emissions. However, Hudson's Bay has not set formal reduction targets or climate pledges as per the available data. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Hudsons Bay is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
