At Macy’s, Inc., we believe that sustainability should be designed to reflect the evolving needs of our stakeholders, communities and planet. We focus our work through our sustainable stewardship ambitions, which are designed to enable our Bold New Chapter strategy through strong operational execution — including efficient and responsible use of natural resources, worker wellbeing, supply chain enhancements and partnerships that deepen our impact.

Learn more in our 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report

Our Sustainability Approach as of FY2025

Our approach continues to evolve as we focus on the areas where we can have the greatest impact across our business and value chain.

  • Environment – Managing climate-related risk and energy security through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Human Rights & Social Compliance – Strengthening traceability, supplier accountability and worker well-being across our global value chain.
  • Recycling & Waste Reduction – Reducing waste and advancing circular practices across operations and packaging.
  • Environmental Responsibility in Our Supply Chain – Improving our material choices over time to meet evolving customer, business and regulatory expectations.

The full list of our ambitions and related progress is available in our Corporate Responsibility Report.

Responsible Products & Sourcing

Macy’s, Inc. is committed to building a resilient, ethical and sustainable supply chain that meets global compliance standards, safeguards workers and reduces environmental and social risks, while simplifying and modernizing end-to-end operations.


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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 are committed to respecting international human rights throughout our operations and supply chain.

Environmental Responsibility in Our Supply Chain

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our business operations, while keeping our customers at the center of our work.

We prioritize quality and durability and implement policies and programs to reduce the environmental impact of our merchandise across our global value chain — from production and transport to final disposal.

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 aim to minimize the environmental impacts across our operations and global supply chain. Defined ambitions, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, renewable energy procurement and waste diversion, drive our progress.

Recycling & Waste Reduction

To support waste reduction efforts across our stores, corporate offices and distribution centers, our policy is to recycle as much material as possible, including cardboard, plastic film, hangers, metal fixtures, and wooden pallets. We also have an internal program to reuse, refurbish or recycle store fixtures and downstream or recycle electronics.