Question: What is the total amount of hazardous waste created by the organization (in metric tonnes)?
Answer:
Unknown
tonnes
13671584
Global Reporting Initiative
Macy's
2021
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updated over 1 year ago by Jade Thomspon

"Macy’s is committed to minimizing the environmental impacts across its operations and supply chain and seeks to

responsibly manage the resources it consumes and the waste it produces across its stores and logistics network. The

Environmental Services team is responsible for the development of the Company’s environmental programs for all

facilities across the organization. These programs include policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with

federal, state and local environmental laws." page 9 of annual report

 

"Increase in-store recycling rate to 80%." on sustainability page

 

They only mention decreasing waste and increasing recycling

Though they do mention- "Retail Hazardous Waste Matter. As previously reported, the District Attorneys for ten counties in California and the City of Los Angeles are investigating alleged non-compliance with laws and regulations enacted or adopted regulating the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste in California at Macy’s stores and distribution centers. The Company is cooperating with the offices and agencies involved, which are focused on disposal and return of cosmetic products and is committed to adopting policies and procedures as may be appropriate depending on the outcome of the investigation into this matter. No administrative or judicial proceedings have been initiated. In October 2020, the District Attorneys made an initial settlement demand to the Company that included a monetary penalty, reimbursement of investigation costs and injunctive relief. The Company expects to pay $1,925,000 to resolve this matter and is in the process of finalizing settlement documentation. The reserve, included within accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 29, 2022, reflects the expected loss." on page 22, which means they must have some

Jade Thomspon.....2022-10-10 10:08:13 UTC