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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

37

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Macys's score of 37 is higher than 88% 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 across all scopes. This 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. The combined emissions from Scope 1 and 2 totalled about 480,069,000 kg CO2e. Macy's has made notable commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. In November 2022, the company pledged to set near-term, company-wide emissions reductions in line with climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment spans from 2023 to 2030, although specific reduction percentages have not been disclosed. Additionally, Macy's aims to reduce energy consumption by 10% from a 2018 baseline by 2025, which applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This initiative reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and address climate change impacts within its operations.

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Scope 2
710,548,000
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Scope 3
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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 very 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. This request for Macys is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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