We have been an active member of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership since 2006 and have been named to EPA’s Green Power Top 30 Retail list since 2014.
Green Power Partner
As a shipping partner, we were recognized on the EPA SmartWay® 2023 High Performer List as an industry leader in the environmental and energy performance of our freight supply chain.
SmartWay Shipper Partner & High Performer
Our cooperating partnership with the EPA ENERGY STAR program has remained consistent since 1998. Kohl’s was selected as a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year winner for Sustained Excellence for the 11th consecutive year, an honor reserved for ENERGY STAR partners demonstrating outstanding leadership, year over year.
EPA ENERGY STAR Partner & Sustained Excellence Award
We are one of the founding members of Cascale (formally known as Sustainable Apparel Coalition) and maintain an active membership. The coalition works together to standardize sustainability measures in the apparel, home, and footwear supply chain.
Cascale
The Higg Index is a suite of tools that measures several environmental and social impacts, delivering a holistic overview of supply chain factory compliance and sustainability performance. We use it to make more sustainable choices when it comes to supply chain and facility performance.
Higg Index
As part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Kohl’s has developed greenhouse gas reduction targets with climate science and the core commitment of the Paris Agreement.
Science Based Targets initiative
We report emissions data and climate management strategies annually to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). We achieved a Leadership level A- for the fifth consecutive year on the 2023 Climate Change disclosure.
Leadership Level CDP Ranking
As a participant in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge since 2012, we are committed to reducing
our energy use.
U.S. Department of Energy Better Building Challenge Achiever
We actively serve on the advisory board of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) and received the Green Masters Award in 2023 for our performance across multiple initiatives.
Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council
Kohl's was named to Barron's list of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in 2020 and 2019. Kohl’s is recognized for our strong commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance practices. Logo reprinted with permission of Barron's.
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
Kohl’s was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America listing for the sixth consecutive year (2018-2023), acknowledging the company’s sustainability performance and ESG commitments. The DJSI evaluates a company’s impact on people, communities, and the planet for socially conscious investors.
DJSI North America
We are honored to be recognized as a global leader in sustainability and have been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the first time in 2021. We were one of only two U.S. retailers listed and one of just 16 from around the world. The annual yearbook includes companies that rank in the top 15% of their industry for sustainability performance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments as part of the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Learn more.
S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook Member
In 2021, Kohl’s was honored with the EPA WasteWise Regional award and in 2020 the National Award for excellence in waste management, leading large businesses in its practices of preventing waste and recycling in order to achieve both environmental and economic benefits. Kohl’s has been a voluntary partner and active participant of the EPA’s WasteWise program since 2006.
EPA WasteWise Partner & Award
We became an active member of the How2Recycle label program in 2019. How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public.
How2Recycle
A member of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge since 2021, we are committed to reducing our scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
U.S. Department of Energy Better Climate Challenge
We are proud to be ranked as one of the Top 25 Corporate Users by Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) for our continued prioritization of onsite solar installations. With over 50 MW of solar energy installed, we are among the leading retail giants who are increasingly turning to solar to power their operations.
Learn more here.
Solar Energy Industries Association® Top 25
Corporate Solar User
We are proud to be ranked as one of the Top 25 Corporate Users by Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) for our continued prioritization of onsite solar installations. With over 50 MW of solar energy installed, we are among the leading retail giants who are increasingly turning to solar to power their operations. Learn more here.
Solar Energy Industries Association® Top 25 Corporate Solar User
We became a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)® in 2022. The SPC is the leading voice on sustainable packaging and is a collaborative of businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies that collectively strengthen and advance the business case for more
sustainable packaging.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Kohl's is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC). The SPC is the leading voice on sustainable packaging and is a collaborative of businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies who collectively strengthen and advance the business case for more sustainable packaging.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
As an EPA ENERGY STAR® partner since 1998, we were selected as a 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year winner for Sustained Excellence, an honor reserved for partners demonstrating outstanding leadership year over year.
EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner
As an EPA ENERGY STAR® partner since 1998, we were selected as a 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year winner for Sustained Excellence, an honor reserved for partners demonstrating outstanding leadership year over year.
EPA ENERGY STAR® Partner
Kohl’s has been an active member of EPA’s Green Power Partnership since 2006, and has been named on EPA’s Green Power Top 30 Retail list since 2014, previously holding the number one spot for four consecutive years.
Green Power Partner & Top 30 Retailer
Kohl’s is a shipper partner of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Transport Program. Kohl’s fleet is managed by vendor partners who are held to high standards through vetting their sustainable practices. SmartWay membership for vendors is both sought after and encouraged.
Kohl’s was recognized on the SmartWay® 2022 High Performer List as an industry leader in the environmental and energy performance of our freight supply chain. Receiving this distinction places Kohl’s among the top 5% of all SmartWay shipper partners.
SmartWay Shipper Partner & High Performer
Our cooperating partnership with the EPA ENERGY STAR program has remained consistent since 1998. Kohl’s was selected as a 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year winner for Sustained Excellence for the 11th consecutive year, an honor reserved for ENERGY STAR partners demonstrating outstanding leadership, year over year.
EPA ENERGY STAR Partner & Sustained Excellence Award
Kohl’s is one of the founding members of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and maintains an active membership. The SAC is a group of apparel manufacturers, retailers, brands and non-government organizations working together to standardize sustainability measures in the apparel and footwear supply chain.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition
In an effort to make meaningful improvements and more sustainable choices when it comes to protecting the well-being of factory workers, local communities and the environment, we use the Higg Index. The Higg Index is a suite of tools that accurately measures several environmental and social impacts, delivering a holistic overview of supply chain factory compliance and sustainability performance. We require all approved facilities producing private and exclusive branded products to complete the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM). The Higg FEM assesses energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, wastewater, waste management and chemical management. In addition, our strategic suppliers are required to complete the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM) as well as the Higg Facility Social and Labor Module (FSLM).
Higg Index
As part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Kohl’s has committed to align its GHG reduction targets with SBTi’s target-setting criteria, climate science and the core commitment of the Paris Agreement.
Science Based Targets initiative
Since 2007, we have disclosed emissions data to CDP. Our CDP Climate Change response includes detailed information on our strategy and performance, enabling us to measure and manage our environmental impacts. As a result of our continuing efforts, we were awarded CDP’s A- ranking in 2021. This is the third consecutive year we have been recognized at the CDP’s Leadership Level, demonstrating a significant acknowledgement of our continued commitment to climate action.
Leadership Level CDP Ranking
As a participant in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge, Kohl’s reached our goal of 20% energy reduction by 2020 two years early. We are one of only three retailers to become a Better Building Challenge Achiever. We’ve now set our sights higher with the new goal to cut an additional 10% on top of the 20% already realized.
U.S. Department of Energy Better Building Challenge Achiever
Kohl’s actively serves on the advisory board of the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC). For the 11th consecutive year, Kohl’s was awarded the Green Masters Award in 2022 for our performance across multiple initiatives. The WSBC awards the Green Masters Award to businesses performing in the top 20% of applicants in the Green Masters Program, a comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessment program.
Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council
Kohl's was named to Barron's list of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in 2020 and 2019. Kohl’s is recognized for our strong commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance practices. Logo reprinted with permission of Barron's.
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
Kohl’s has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the fourth consecutive consecutive year (2018-2021). Inclusion in the indices is a testament to our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and commitments. Each year, S&P Global invites the largest global companies to participate in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The CSA converts intangible aspects of a company's sustainability performance into tangible scores, providing an effective engagement platform for investors who wish to encourage companies to improve their corporate sustainability practices. This year we performed especially well in the areas of Corporate Governance, Climate Strategy and Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy.
DJSI North America
We are honored to be recognized as a global leader in sustainability and have been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the first time in 2021. We were one of only two U.S. retailers listed and one of just 16 from around the world. The annual yearbook includes companies that rank in the top 15% of their industry for sustainability performance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments as part of the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Learn more.
S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook Member
In 2021, Kohl’s was honored with the EPA WasteWise Regional award and in 2020 the National Award for excellence in waste management, leading large businesses in its practices of preventing waste and recycling in order to achieve both environmental and economic benefits. Kohl’s has been a voluntary partner and active participant of the EPA’s WasteWise program since 2006.
EPA WasteWise Partner & Award
Kohl’s has been an active member of the How2Recycle® label program since 2019. How2Recycle® is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels.
How2Recycle®
We are proud to announce that we have joined the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, committing to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025. As a partner in the challenge, we plan to share our carbon reduction progress and strategies to help other organizations build on our success.
U.S. Department of Energy Better Climate Challenge
We are proud to be ranked as one of the Top 25 Corporate Users by Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) for our continued prioritization of onsite solar installations. With over 50 MW of solar energy installed, we are among the leading retail giants who are increasingly turning to solar to power their operations.
Learn more here.
Solar Energy Industries Association® Top 25
Corporate Solar User
We are proud to be ranked as one of the Top 25 Corporate Users by Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) for our continued prioritization of onsite solar installations. With over 50 MW of solar energy installed, we are among the leading retail giants who are increasingly turning to solar to power their operations. Learn more here.
Solar Energy Industries Association® Top 25 Corporate Solar User
Kohl's is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC). The SPC is the leading voice on sustainable packaging and is a collaborative of businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies who collectively strengthen and advance the business case for more sustainable packaging.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Kohl's is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC). The SPC is the leading voice on sustainable packaging and is a collaborative of businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies who collectively strengthen and advance the business case for more sustainable packaging.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ENERGY STAR® in 2022, the EPA offered special, one-time recognition to any organization that earned ENERGY STAR® certification for five or more buildings within the year. With more than 50 of our buildings earning certification in 2022, we became an Executive Member of Certification Nation.
EPA ENERGY STAR Certification Nation
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of ENERGY STAR® in 2022, the EPA offered special, one-time recognition to any organization that earned ENERGY STAR® certification for five or more buildings within the year. With more than 50 of our buildings earning certification in 2022, we became an Executive Member of Certification Nation.
EPA ENERGY STAR Certification Nation