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Caleres

Caleres, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the footwear industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of brands. Founded in 1878, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the acquisition of renowned brands like Dr. Scholl's and Naturalizer. With a strong operational presence across North America and beyond, Caleres focuses on designing, sourcing, and marketing high-quality footwear that caters to various consumer needs. Its core offerings include stylish and comfortable shoes, with a unique emphasis on innovation and craftsmanship. Caleres has established a solid market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and community engagement. The company continues to thrive, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional products that enhance the lives of its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Caleres'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.

32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Caleres's score of 32 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Caleres's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Caleres reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 38,950,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, the company also reported significant emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,020,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 40,380,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching a substantial 717,580,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions include various categories such as purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 585,010,000 kg CO2e. Caleres has shown a trend of decreasing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 5,610,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 5,250,000 kg CO2e in 2023, and Scope 2 emissions dropping from approximately 49,940,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 38,950,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicates that Caleres may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for corporate climate action.

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Scope 1
5,610,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
49,940,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Caleres's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Caleres is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Caleres 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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