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Hallmark

Hallmark Cards, Inc., commonly known as Hallmark, is a leading American company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1910, Hallmark has established itself as a prominent player in the greeting card and gift industry, renowned for its innovative designs and heartfelt messages. The company operates primarily in the United States, with a significant presence in Canada and various international markets. Hallmark's core offerings include greeting cards, gift wrap, and a diverse range of gifts and home décor items. What sets Hallmark apart is its commitment to quality and emotional connection, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking to express sentiments on special occasions. With a rich history of creativity and a strong market position, Hallmark continues to be a beloved brand, celebrated for its contributions to personal expression and connection.

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28

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

Hallmark's score of 28 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hallmark's reported carbon emissions

Hallmark, Incorporated, headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets for the future. Hallmark aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from about 2% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions including those from purchased goods and services, business travel, and waste generated in operations, Hallmark has set a target to reduce these emissions by approximately 27.5% within the same timeframe. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Hallmark's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on substantial reductions in GHG emissions and a transition to renewable energy sources.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hallmark'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 Hallmark is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hallmark is participating in some 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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