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Kohls Corp
Kohls's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Kohls conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 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 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 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 |
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Insights into Kohls's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Kohls generated a total of 119,080metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 82.85% of Kohls's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 17.15% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Kohls's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Kohls's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Kohls reported a total waste generation of 119,080 metric tonnes, of which 82.85% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Kohls has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Has Kohls reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Kohls's total waste generation decreased by 29.44%, including a further 27.24% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Kohls's waste recovery rate declined by 1.28%, with a further 1.04% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Kohls has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Kohls’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered