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Belk

Belk, Inc., a prominent American department store chain, is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1888, Belk has established itself as a key player in the retail industry, primarily serving the Southeastern United States. The company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, home goods, and beauty products, catering to a wide demographic. Belk is renowned for its unique blend of national and private label brands, providing customers with exclusive options that reflect regional tastes. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into e-commerce, enhancing its market position. With a commitment to customer service and community engagement, Belk continues to thrive as a trusted retailer in the competitive landscape of American retail.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Belk'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.

18

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Belk's score of 18 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Belk's reported carbon emissions

Belk, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, the retail industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, suggesting that Belk may be exploring similar pathways to align with industry standards. As climate commitments evolve, it will be important for Belk to establish measurable targets and transparent reporting to contribute effectively to climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Belk'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.

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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. This request for Belk is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Belk is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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