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Nordstrom

Nordstrom, Inc., a leading American fashion retailer, is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1901, the company has evolved from a small shoe store into a prominent player in the retail industry, with a strong presence across the United States and Canada. Nordstrom is renowned for its exceptional customer service and a diverse range of products, including high-end clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products. The retailer operates both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, catering to various customer segments with a unique blend of luxury and value. Notable achievements include its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the shopping experience, positioning Nordstrom as a trusted name in the competitive fashion landscape. With a focus on quality and style, Nordstrom continues to set trends while maintaining a loyal customer base.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nordstrom'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.

36

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nordstrom's score of 36 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nordstrom's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nordstrom reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,850,500 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 181,139,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, Nordstrom is committed to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting purchased goods and services as well as upstream transportation and distribution within the same timeframe. In previous years, Nordstrom's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions of about 40,163,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 46,521,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company is actively working towards aligning its emissions reduction targets with the science-based targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices in the retail sector.

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Scope 1
46,521,000
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Scope 2
151,757,000
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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. Nordstrom'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. Nordstrom 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.

Nordstrom is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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