Kohls Corp
Kohls's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Kohls has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kohls's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kohls amounted to 382,018 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kohls decreased by 5.58%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Kohls's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kohls's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kohls were 28,225 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Kohls reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Kohls's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kohls's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 50.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Kohls's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kohls reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 353,793 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Kohls reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 b
What methodology does Kohls use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kohls reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Kohls's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kohls’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Kohls reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,225 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 17,476 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.62 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 2023, Kohls reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.47 , 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 2023, Kohls ranked 6 out of 24 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