Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

Environment story

Kohl's has not disclosed Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 GHG emissions data, renewable energy percentages, or a net-zero target date in the 10-K filing. Without verified emissions baselines, reduction targets, or decarbonization initiatives, the company receives a baseline penalty. No environmental controversies (toxic waste, water, habitat) were identified in the filing. The absence of credible environmental reporting and climate commitments significantly constrains the environmental score.

Social story

Kohl's discloses minimal social metrics in the 10-K. CEO-to-worker pay ratio, workforce turnover rate, diversity percentages (gender/race), and union standing are not reported. The company operates 1,153 stores with significant workforce engagement but provides no accessible DEI metrics or labor-relations details. Supply-chain audits for human-rights hazards are not disclosed. Without verified data on pay equity, turnover, diversity, or union relations, the social score reflects limited transparency and disclosed initiatives. No active union-suppression or major strike controversies are evident in the filing.

Governance story

Kohl's 10-K does not disclose board independence percentage, share-class structure, or annual lobbying expenditures. The company has experienced credit-rating downgrades from Moody's (Ba3 to B2, then further to B3 in 2025) and S&P (BB- to B+), reflecting financial stress and increased leverage. No significant antitrust, consumer-safety, or financial-fraud regulatory proceedings are mentioned. No evidence of shareholder activism blocks or climate-deregulation lobbying is disclosed. The lack of governance transparency on board composition and lobbying activities, combined with the recent credit downgrades and covenant compliance disclosures, yields a moderate governance score.

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