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 Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Kohls's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kohl's Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 46.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 283.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 3.7 billion kg CO2e. Kohl's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to a broader target of reducing absolute emissions across all scopes by 32% by 2031, with a specific goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal. Kohl's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that the reported figures are solely from Kohl's Corporation. The company continues to measure and address its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a significant portion of its overall carbon footprint.
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Kohls’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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