Accelerate April 2021 Magazine

With Earth Day quickly approaching, it is an ideal time for Waukesha County-based companies of all sizes to highlight the many initiatives they have in place to leave a smaller environmental footprint and create a more sustainable tomorrow. At Kohl’s, our purpose — to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives — guides all of our decision making. This includes how we approach corporate social responsibility as well as our environmental, social, and governance efforts. We have a responsibility to do good for the customers we serve, the associates who make up our organization, and the environment that sustains us all. SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AND RECOGNITIONS Kohl’s makes a conscious effort to protect and conserve the environment through our long-term sustainability efforts. In 2019, we set public environmental sustainability goals focused on climate change, waste and recycling, and sustainable sourcing, which we aim to achieve by 2025. Climate Change Our climate action goals are focused on the reduction of greenhouse emissions and the increase of renewable energy use. Waste and Recycling Our waste and recycling goals are focused on the management of all wastes, reducing waste generation, and promoting relevant recycling information to customers. Sustainable Sourcing Our sustainable sourcing goals are focused on the efficient use of natural resources and environmentally sound management of chemicals within Kohl’s-owned branded products. We believe incorporating sustainable solutions into the way we do business will help to build better futures for families. And with such a large retail footprint, Kohl’s is in a unique position to make an impact on the planet and our goals will help ensure that impact is positive. WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG KOHL'S CONTINUES ITS FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STEVE THOMAS Executive Vice President, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Kohl's Department Store 14