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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nordstrom's score of 18 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nordstrom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nordstrom, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,716,230 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 184,472,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. 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 2022, Nordstrom's global emissions included about 22,717,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 184,472,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3,427,037,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and climate action, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that its reduction goals are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Nordstrom's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to environmental responsibility within the retail sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 46,521,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 151,757,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
