- Initial reporting error in waste diversion baseline and 2020 goal.
Sears Holdings Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, Sears Holdings Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 65.0K metric tons of CO2e (reduced from previous year). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
65.0K metric tons of CO2e (reduced from previous year)
2016
Energy Use
1.7M MWh
2016
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Surpassed 2020 goal of reducing electricity use at comparable retail locations by 30% (achieved 31% reduction relative to 2008 baseline).
- Achieved 63.5% waste diversion from landfill in 2016 (progress towards 70% 2020 goal).
- Sold over 3.6 million ENERGY STAR certified products, resulting in savings of over 450 million kWh of electricity and an estimated 696 million pounds of CO2e.
- Disposed of 250,000 appliances through EPA's Responsible Appliance Disposal program, reducing CO2 emissions.
- Recycled 90,000 tons of corrugated cardboard and paper, 2,800 tons of mixed plastic and hangers, 4,400 tons of metal, and 5,000 tons of wood.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce electricity use and associated greenhouse gas emissions at comparable retail locations by 30% by 2020 (relative to 2008 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 70% waste diversion from landfill by 2020 (relative to 2015 baseline).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy ManagementWaste ReductionProduct SustainabilityCommunity InvestmentSupply Chain Responsibility