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Kohl's, officially known as Kohl's Corporation, is a prominent American department store chain with its headquarters located in the US. Established in 1962, this leading retail trade services organisation has developed a strong presence across the nation.
The company specialises in offering a diverse range of merchandise, including family apparel, footwear, accessories, and home products, from both national and exclusive brands. Kohl's differentiates itself by focusing on delivering exceptional value, an accessible shopping experience, and inspiring fashion solutions.
Recognised as one of the nation's largest omnichannel retailers, Kohl's seamlessly integrates its physical stores with robust digital platforms. This strategic approach reinforces its market position as a primary destination for everyday and aspirational lifestyle goods.
+23 vs industry average
Kohls’s score of 59 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Kohl's reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024, with a total of approximately 5.86 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 46.65 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 283.40 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5.53 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, Kohl's total emissions were approximately 6.81 billion kg CO2e, comprising 50.21 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 286.18 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 6.47 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Looking back to 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 8.52 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 48.96 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 337.59 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 8.13 billion kg CO2e.
Kohl's Corporation has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved reduction targets. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, Kohl's Corporation aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions, covering various categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and transportation, by 32% by 2031 from a 2021 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
2031
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Kohl’s Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and…
2031
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Kohl’s Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and…
2031
32% reduction in all scopes
Kohl’s Corporation commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and…
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