Kohls
Kohl's Corporation, commonly known as Kohl's, is a prominent American retail chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Founded in 1962, Kohl's has established itself as a leader in the department store industry, primarily serving customers across the United States. The company offers a diverse range of products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, and accessories, with a focus on providing quality merchandise at competitive prices. Kohl's is renowned for its unique shopping experience, featuring exclusive brand partnerships and a robust loyalty programme that enhances customer engagement. Over the years, the retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its e-commerce platform and a commitment to sustainability initiatives. With a strong market position, Kohl's continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences, solidifying its reputation as a go-to destination for value-driven shoppers.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kohls's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kohls's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kohl's Corporation reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 365,340,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 56,759,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 308,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and substantial contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various indirect emissions from their value chain. Kohl's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its overall Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 32% within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on measuring and mitigating emissions across its operations and supply chain. Kohl's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint underscores its dedication to environmental responsibility within the retail sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,062,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 832,519,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,369,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kohls is committed to some 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.
