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 that includes significant milestones in the retail sector. Operating primarily in Canada, HBC has made a name for itself 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 position, Hudson's Bay continues to innovate in the retail landscape, focusing on customer experience and quality service. Its commitment to sustainability and community engagement further distinguishes it in the competitive retail market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hudsons Bay'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

Hudsons Bay's score of 3 is higher than 69% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 54,188,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant reduction from 2019, when emissions were about 65,994,000 kg CO2e, and from 2018, which saw emissions of around 76,302,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a downward trend in emissions over these years, showcasing the company's efforts to mitigate its environmental impact. While specific details regarding the scope of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) and formal reduction targets are not disclosed, the overall reduction in emissions suggests a commitment to improving sustainability practices. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available, indicating that while progress has been made, there may be room for more structured climate commitments in the future. Hudson's Bay's ongoing initiatives reflect a growing awareness of climate issues within the retail sector, aligning with broader industry trends towards sustainability.

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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.

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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