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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Nordstrom's score of 43 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Nordstrom's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nordstrom, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 22716230 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 184472000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions globally. In the US, the company recorded about 21850500 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 181139000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Nordstrom has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for the US, but globally, these emissions were substantial, with categories such as purchased goods and services contributing approximately 3014457000 kg CO2e. 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, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. The company is also focused on increasing the sustainability of its product offerings, with a goal that 15% of its digital assortment will consist of more sustainable products by 2025. These initiatives underscore Nordstrom's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices within the retail sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions 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 participating in some 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.
