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Kohls Corp

Common Name
Kohls
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Department Stores
Employees
87,000
Ticker
KSS
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Kohl's Corporation is a prominent player in the retail industry, best known for its wide range of department store offerings. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Kohl's operates over a thousa...

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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Kohls’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Kohls's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2025
a. Kohls's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2025
b. Kohls's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
b. Kohls's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
c. Kohls's ESG Report 2021
c. Kohls's ESG Report 2021

Insights into Kohls's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKohls amounted to364,206metric 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 Kohlsdecreased 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

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-9%+7%+16%-12%-7%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 317,553 tCOâ‚‚e 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

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 11of 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

20192020202120222023202402.5 M5 M7.5 M10 MtCO2e+3%+1597%-5%-15%-22%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e(67.88%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 852,477 tCOâ‚‚e(15.66%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 288,828 tCOâ‚‚e(5.3%)

Kohls's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(5.3%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(67.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(15.7%)

Insights into Kohls’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Kohls reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,653 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 16,221 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.88 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Kohls's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,0005,00050,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1,0002,00010,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NordstromYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,890 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,557Scope 1 Intensity: 1.78 tCO2e/$MFoot LockerYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MPENN EntertainmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 73,122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,363Scope 1 Intensity: 11.49 tCO2e/$MFlutter EntertainmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,319 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,050Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MRalph LaurenYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,079Scope 1 Intensity: 1.91 tCO2e/$MBallYear: 2024Scope 1: 387,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,795Scope 1 Intensity: 32.84 tCO2e/$MODPYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,990Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MAdvance Auto PartsYear: 2021Scope 1: 105,649 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,998Scope 1 Intensity: 9.61 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MLKQYear: 2024Scope 1: 258,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,355Scope 1 Intensity: 18.02 tCO2e/$MCaesars EntertainmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 229,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,245Scope 1 Intensity: 20.42 tCO2e/$MThor IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 51,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,043Scope 1 Intensity: 5.15 tCO2e/$MWhirlpoolYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.29 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,373Scope 1 Intensity: 20.32 tCO2e/$MBorgwarnerYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,119 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,086Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MWilliams-SonomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,381 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,712Scope 1 Intensity: 2.64 tCO2e/$MMarriott InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,273,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,100Scope 1 Intensity: 50.74 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,393Scope 1 Intensity: 29.30 tCO2e/$MDanaYear: 2024Scope 1: 134,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,284Scope 1 Intensity: 13.07 tCO2e/$MExpedia GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MPultegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,949Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MMacy'sYear: 2023Scope 1: 67,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,866Scope 1 Intensity: 2.81 tCO2e/$MKohlsYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,653 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,221Scope 1 Intensity: 2.88 tCO2e/$M

How does Kohls's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Kohls reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.88 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.54, 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 10 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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