At Macy's, Inc., our corporate responsibility programs and initiatives are linked to our Bold New Chapter strategy, supporting our ability to elevate the experience for our customers and incorporate positive change for our community and our planet.

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Our Sustainability Ambitions as of FY2025

Learn more in our latest Corporate Responsibility Report.

Environment

  • Aim to reduce Macy’s, Inc. emissions across Scopes 1 & 2 in line with the IPCC 1.5°C trajectory* and Scope 3 Purchased Goods & Services in line with the IPCC well-below 2°C trajectory* by 2030 vs. 2021 baseline
  • Achieve 50% renewable energy in direct operations (including distribution centers, fulfillment centers and stores) by 2030
  • Divert 80% waste from direct operations (packaging, hangers, advertising assets, etc.) from landfills by 2030
  • Actively support our partners to scale collective action in communities facing high water stress that is locally relevant and drives positive outcomes through 2030

    • *The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) provides scientific assessments on climate change to guide global action. Climate scenarios, such as the 1.5°C and well-below 2°C pathways, outline emissions reductions required to limit global warming in line with Paris Agreement goals.

Human Rights

  • 100% of Core and Strategic private brand supplier facilities of products managed by the Macy’s Sourcing team will have participated in a worker well-being program aimed to strengthen knowledge and skills in order to improve the lives of supply chain workers by 2030

Products

  • Maintain 40% of private brand products managed by Macy’s Sourcing team made with preferred sustainable fibers, focusing on cotton, polyester and man-made cellulosic fibers as defined by preferred materials policy by 2030
  • Develop and implement a restricted ingredient list for conscious beauty by the end of 2025

Responsible Products and Sourcing

We are intentional about our decisions, and we consider our responsibility and impact carefully.

Sustainable Products

We have well-established programs for overseeing the production of Macy’s private brand products managed by the Macy’s Sourcing team so that our products meet our labor and environmental standards.

The customer is at the center of our work, and we prioritize efforts that support their ability to find and shop more sustainable products.

Human Rights & Social Compliance

We have implemented comprehensive programs to confirm our private brand suppliers adhere to our standards and to help identify issues and drive comprehensive remediation, in the event a violation occurs.

We work to protect human rights and promote the safe and ethical treatment of workers throughout our supply chain.

Environmental Responsibility in Our Supply Chain

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our business operations.

Our policies and programs help define our ambitions aimed at reducing the environmental impact of our merchandise across our global value chain.

Working Together for Change

We are active members in leading organizations and collaborate with associations and networks that directly engage with policymakers on international trade, human rights and sustainability issues.

Environment

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impacts across our operations and global value chain. Defined and robust ambitions, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, renewable energy procurement and waste diversion, drive our progress.

Solar panels

LED lighting retrofits

Emission reductions

Recycling & Waste

Our policy is to recycle as much material as possible—including cardboard, plastic film, hangers, metal fixtures, and wooden pallets—to support waste reduction efforts across our stores, corporate offices, and distribution centers.