Kohl’s has put a focus on climate action, waste, recycling and
sourcing as its next batch of sustainability goals. The American
retailer has announced goals it hopes will accelerate its commitment
to long-term sustainability.
According to a press statement, Kohl’s developed its goals
leveraging practices and decisions that support the objectives of the
United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.
For its focus on climate action, Kohl’s aims to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions in its operations by 50 percent, using its emissions
from 2014 as a baseline, by 2025. Also by 2025, Kohl’s intends to
reduce energy consumption by 10 percent at all facilities.
Kohl’s is also looking at waste management and reduction as an area
of opportunity. By the end of 2025, the retailer hopes to divert 85
percent of U.S. operational waste from landfills and label all of its
branded packaging with an instructional label to help consumers with
recycling.
Lastly, Kohl’s is looking into sustainable sourcing. Its goals
include achieving 100 percent sustainably sourced cotton in all of its
proprietary brands by 2025 and achieving 50 percent of polyester
products from Kohl’s proprietary brands to be made with recycled
materials.
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“At Kohl’s we are committed to being a responsible corporate
citizen, making our communities stronger by supporting initiatives and
organizations that focus on health and wellness, sustainability, and
environmental efforts that benefit all families,” said Michelle Gass,
Kohl’s chief executive officer. “We are proud to share our
sustainability goals that support Kohl’s efforts to enhance our
standing as a retailer of purpose.”