Public Profile

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.

3

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Belk's score of 3 is lower than 82% 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 provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is unclear how their emissions profile looks in terms of Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. However, the absence of detailed emissions data highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their climate commitments. As the retail industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Belk may need to establish clear reduction initiatives and targets to align with industry standards and consumer expectations.

Industry emissions intensity

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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 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. Belk 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.

Belk 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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