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Koh l ’s Care s for K ids
Our associates aspire for greatness every day in the workplace and in the
communities we serve. Kohl’s associates contribute time, effort and funding
to reputable programs such as the United Way and the American Red Cross.
Over the past six years, Kohl’s has also partnered with the U.S. Youth Soccer
Association and recently announced a three-year contract extension to support
this national children’s initiative.
Throughout the year, Kohl’s Cares for Kids sells special merchandise with 100
percent of the net profi ts supporting children’s health and education initiatives
nationwide. This spring, Kohl’s Cares for Kids features books and plush characters
from the beloved Dr. Seuss. Net profi ts from the 2007 Kohl’s Cares for Kids sales
were used to support our large network of hospital partners across the nation.
Our annual Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program gives us the opportunity
to recognize and reward youth who volunteer in their communities. In 2007, we
recognized 1,442 young volunteers with scholarships and prizes for making a difference
in their communities. By growing our Kohl’s Cares for Kids program, we continue our
commitment to children and strengthen the communities in which we serve.
Koh l ’s Green S cene
Reducing our ecological footprint is important to the world. Our “green” mission
is to be a leading environmentally responsible retailer through focused resource
stewardship. In 2007, we created the Green Scene to organize business practices
that are good for the environment and for Kohl’s.
Recently, Kohl’s was ranked No. 2 on the EPA’s Top 10 Retail Partners List for the
Green Power Partnership Program. Kohl’s also ranked eighth on the Fortune 500
List of green power purchasers, and we’re proud to have received a 2007 EPA
Green Power Leadership Award. This year, we also committed to the largest
purchase and deployment of solar power by a single entity in U.S. history. When
complete, our California solar program will include solar installations on more
than 60 Kohl’s rooftops in the state.
Also in 2007, Kohl’s announced that we will pursue Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certification for more than 80 locations in 28 states
beginning in fall 2008 and continuing through 2009. The LEED Green Building
Rating System assesses site planning, water management, energy use, material
use, air quality and innovation in the design process among other attributes.
It is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation
of high-performance green buildings.
In addition, Kohl’s encourages our many business partners to be environmentally
conscious. Our transportation carriers are prioritizing fuel effi ciency as participants
in the EPA Smartway program. In addition, Kohl’s uses rail transportation for
approximately one-third of all inbound transportation because it uses less fuel
and causes fewer emissions than truck service.
Through our Green Scene efforts, we are managing our impact on the
environment and demonstrating our commitment to transforming our future.
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