Public Profile

Hudsons Bay

Hudson's Bay Company, commonly known as HBC or The Bay, is a prominent Canadian retail enterprise headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Established in 1670, it stands as one of North America's oldest companies, with a rich history in the retail sector. HBC operates primarily in Canada and has made significant strides in the department store industry, offering a diverse range of products including fashion, home goods, and beauty items. The Bay is renowned for its unique blend of contemporary and classic merchandise, catering to a wide demographic. With a strong market presence, Hudson's Bay has achieved notable milestones, including its commitment to sustainability and community engagement. As a leader in the retail landscape, HBC continues to innovate, ensuring a distinctive shopping experience for its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Hudsons Bay's score of 22 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hudsons Bay's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Hudson's Bay reported carbon emissions of approximately 54.2 million tonnes CO2e in Canada, a significant reduction from about 65.9 million tonnes CO2e in 2019 and 76.3 million tonnes CO2e in 2018. This downward trend indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. The emissions data primarily reflects total emissions without a breakdown into Scope 1, 2, or 3 categories. As such, the company has not publicly disclosed specific strategies or commitments related to these scopes or any industry-standard climate pledges. Overall, while Hudson's Bay has demonstrated a positive trajectory in reducing emissions over the past few years, further transparency regarding their climate commitments and reduction targets would enhance their sustainability profile.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hudsons Bay'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. Hudsons Bay is headquartered in CA, 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.

Hudsons Bay 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.

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