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updated 8 months ago

Kmart Corporation

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Kmart Corporation, commonly referred to as Kmart, is a prominent retail chain headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962, Kmart has established itself as a key player in the discount department store industry, primarily serving customers across the US and Australia. The company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, home goods, and electronics, distinguished by its commitment to affordability and value. Over the years, Kmart has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into various markets and the introduction of exclusive brands. Known for its iconic blue light specials, Kmart has maintained a unique market position, appealing to budget-conscious consumers. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a wide selection of core products, Kmart continues to be a notable name in the retail landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kmart Corporation'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.

25

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Kmart Corporation's score of 25 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kmart Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Kmart Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation, which may influence its sustainability practices and reporting. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Kmart Corporation itself. As part of its corporate family, Kmart may align with broader initiatives from Sears Holdings Corporation, but specific emissions figures or commitments have not been disclosed. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that Kmart Corporation is still in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. In the context of the retail industry, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability measures. Kmart's lack of publicly available data may indicate an opportunity for the company to enhance its environmental strategy and align with industry standards for carbon reduction.

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

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.

Kmart Corporation is not participating in any 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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