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Macys

Macy's, Inc., a prominent American retail giant, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and operates extensively across the United States. Founded in 1858, Macy's has established itself as a leader in the department store industry, offering a diverse range of products including clothing, accessories, home goods, and beauty items. Known for its iconic flagship store in New York City, Macy's has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the Thanksgiving Day Parade and embracing e-commerce innovations. With a commitment to quality and customer service, Macy's distinguishes itself through exclusive brand partnerships and a unique shopping experience. As a key player in the retail sector, Macy's continues to adapt to market trends, solidifying its position as a trusted destination for consumers seeking style and value.

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How does Macys's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Macys's score of 24 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Macys's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Macy's reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,559,258,000 kg CO2e, which includes 40,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 439,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 12,559,258,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a comprehensive approach to tracking emissions across all scopes, with a notable focus on Scope 3, which typically encompasses the majority of emissions for retail companies. Macy's has made various commitments to reduce its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company has undertaken initiatives aimed at carbon reduction, achieving approximately 3,538,000 kg CO2e in reductions in 2021 alone. However, there are no specified targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal reduction commitments currently available. Overall, Macy's is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its carbon emissions, reflecting a growing awareness of climate impact within the retail sector.

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Scope 1
96,876,000
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Scope 2
710,548,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Macys's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Macys is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Macys is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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