2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies
For the past six years, Kohl’s has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the
2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies (opens in new window) one of only two honorees in the retail/services industry. The World’s Most
Ethical Companies is an annual assessment conducted by the Ethisphere Institute that evaluates five key categories of a company including its ethics and compliance program; governance; environmental and societal
impact; third party management; and culture of ethics.
Code Of Ethics
Kohl’s is committed to the highest standards of integrity and maintains a Code of Ethics to guide ethical decision-making for associates. We require associates to take annual ethics training, which is refreshed
each year to cover relevant topics. Key concepts reinforced during training include making ethical decisions, reporting concerns openly or anonymously, and adhering to company guidelines including information
security, privacy, and other technology policies. The training helps connect ethics to an associate’s day-to-day job responsibilities and promotes honesty, integrity and fairness. We also require managers to
complete an annual training to understand the role they play in upholding Kohl’s ethical culture, leading with integrity, and creating a work environment that reflects our Code of Ethics.
Learn more about our Code of Ethics here (opens in new window).
Integrity Hotline
As members of Kohl’s team, all associates are responsible for reporting suspected violations through Kohl’s Integrity Hotline or other internal reporting options.
Learn more about Kohl's Integrity Hotline here (opens in new window).
Business Partner Code of Conduct
Kohl’s has established a Business Partner Code of Conduct to assist our third-party contractors in identifying ethical issues that may arise in their interactions with Kohl’s associates or at a Kohl’s location.
We expect our Business Partners to conduct business in a lawful, ethical manner and to report any concerns or potential violations.
Learn more about Kohl’s Business Partner Code of Conduct here (opens in new window).