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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Kohls's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kohl's Corporation reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 365,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 56,759,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 308,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, based on a market-based approach. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for the year 2022, but previous data indicates substantial contributions from this category, including emissions from purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and waste generated in operations. Kohl's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline year. Within this overarching target, the company is committed to a more aggressive reduction of 46.2% for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Kohl's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to sustainability in the retail sector, addressing emissions across its entire value chain while striving for significant reductions in its operational footprint.
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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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