Kohls Sustainability Profile
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 2023, Kohl's Corporation reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 50205000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 335458000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed extensive Scope 3 emissions, including approximately 8866497000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 852477000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Kohl's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2031, using 2021 as the base year. Within this target, the company is committed to a more aggressive reduction of 46.2% for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Kohl's Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,446,000 | 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 | 767,718,000 | 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 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Kohls's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kohls's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 37% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 79% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kohls's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kohls has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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