Kohls Corp
Kohls's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kohls completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Kohls has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kohls's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kohls amounted to 364,206 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kohls decreased by 5.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Kohls's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kohls's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kohls were 46,653 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Kohls reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kohls's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kohls's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.07%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Kohls's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kohls reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 283,403 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 317,553 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Kohls reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kohls's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 30.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kohls's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kohls's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Kohls use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kohls reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kohls's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kohls's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kohls reported 5,444,932 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Kohls includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Kohls's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kohls's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kohls reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,444,932 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 81.08% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.92% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Kohls reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kohls's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,012.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kohls's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 21.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kohls disclose?
In 2024, Kohls reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Kohls's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kohls's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,696,071 tCO₂e (67.88%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 852,477 tCO₂e (15.66%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 288,828 tCO₂e (5.3%)
Kohls's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kohls’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kohls reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,653 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,221 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.88 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Kohls's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kohls's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kohls reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.29, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kohls rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kohls ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Kohls is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kohls's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kohls reported a total carbon footprint of 5,809,138 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.82% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Kohls's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.47%.a