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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 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 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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In 2023, Kohls generated a total of 119,080 metric 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
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
Since 2018, Kohls's total waste generation decreased by 25.82%, 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 remained relatively flat, but declined by 1.04% in 2023, potentially pointing to emerging inefficiencies or short-term disruptions in recovery efforts. a
Overall, Kohls’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.