Foot Locker, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Social Responsibility
- Sustainability
- Community Investment
- Black workforce and communities support
Environmental Achievements
- Participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project platform, including improving our global emissions profile in fiscal 2020.
Social Achievements
- Committing to investing $200 million over the next five years to support our Black workforce and communities through our Leading in Education and Economic Development (LEED) initiative.
- Partnership with Rock the Vote, registering voters at over 2,000 locations.
- Donated over $1.5 million in footwear to youth communities affected by the pandemic.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic causing temporary store closures and supply chain disruptions.
- Social unrest affecting sales and operations.
- Increased global competition and higher consumer expectations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strong balance sheet and employee engagement allowed for quick adaptation and resilience.
- Accelerated digital transformation to meet changing consumer buying patterns.
- New organizational structure to sharpen consumer focus.
- Expense reductions, lease concessions, inventory management, and temporary workforce reductions to preserve cash.
- Repaid credit facility and exited 2020 with strong cash position.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Climate Change
- Community Investment
- Human Rights
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Announced ambition to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner.
- Committed to setting a science-based target in line with SBTi criteria.
Social Achievements
- LEED initiative empowered Black entrepreneurs and designers, invested in Black-led venture capital firms and Black and other underserved communities, and supported Black team members through education and career development opportunities.
- Foot Locker Foundation provided $560,000 in scholarships in 2022 and roughly $4 million over 10+ years.
- Foot Locker Foundation supports United Negro College Fund, Two Ten Footwear Foundation, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Governance Achievements
- Smooth CEO succession from Dick Johnson to Mary Dillon.
- Separation of Chair and CEO roles.
- Establishment of Technology Committee and disbanding of Finance Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050 or sooner.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve $9.5 billion annual revenue and 8.5–9% EBIT margin by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Global Sourcing Guidelines requiring suppliers to respect employment standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Best Workplaces in Chicago and Texas
- CANDE Award winner in APAC, EMEA, and North America
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index score of 90/100
- Forbes’ 50 Most Engaged Customer List (No. 4)
- Best Employers for Women in Canada
- America’s Best Employers in Canada
- World’s Best Employers
- 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity
- Best Workplaces in Retail and New York
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Newsweek Top-Rated Workplace
- NACD NXT Recognition Award for Board Diversity
- America’s Best Customer Service
- America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- 100 Companies that Care