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.
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.
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Caleres's score of 42 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Caleres reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 5,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 39,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 25% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2025. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, with a target year of 2025 for achieving these reductions. In 2022, Caleres's emissions were significantly higher, with total emissions reaching approximately 717,580,000 kg CO2e when including Scope 3 emissions, which were not disclosed for 2023. The Scope 3 emissions in 2022 included substantial contributions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. Caleres is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The emissions data is sourced directly from Caleres, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent companies.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,610,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Caleres has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

