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.
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In 2023, Nordstrom, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,029,900 kg CO2e, which includes 21,850,500 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 181,390,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year. Nordstrom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Nordstrom plans to establish science-based targets for all scopes of emissions by 2025. In terms of sustainable product offerings, Nordstrom aims for 15% of its digital assortment to consist of more sustainable products by 2025. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability across their operations. Overall, Nordstrom's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 46,521,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 151,757,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Nordstrom's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Nordstrom has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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