Sustaining the Environment

We realize that virtually every aspect of our business affects the environment, and that's why we are committed to reducing or eliminating those impacts wherever possible.

Our Areas of Focus: Learn more about the issues that are most important to us and many of our customers.

Current Stories:Read more about some of our efforts.

Our Restaurants: Local, Healthy & Eco-Friendly

Looking for a restaurant that features both fresh, healthful ingredients and environmentally-friendly practices? You don't have to
look too far. Read More

Higg Index to Measure Sustainability

Nordstrom is part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a group of apparel and footwear industry leaders, who have come together to create the Higg Index – a new tool for measuring
product sustainability.Read More

Making Good Use of Waste

The Nordstrom team at our Fulfillment Center processes thousands of customer orders each day. They also generate a lot of waste, which has a big impact on the environment.Read More

On the Road – With the Environment in Mind

Ground transportation is an important part of Nordstrom's business and reducing the carbon footprint of the trucks we use is a
top priority. Read More

Saving Energy Reaps Rewards

Customers who visit the Nordstrom Tacoma Mall Store might notice a cling on the door as they enter the store that says "This building is an Energy Star building."Read More

Doing Our Part to Protect Precious Resources

A new change in the type of paper Nordstrom uses for bags will lead to a good thing -- saving trees.Read More

Black is the New Green

Nordstrom's becoming more environmentally responsible changing clear plastic clothes hangers to more sustainable matte black
hangers.Read More

Our Shrinking Carbon Footprint

We've been working to reduce our carbon footprint to help minimize impacts from climate change—and we plan to keep at it.Read More

Using Our Energy Wisely

Energy conservation has always been important at Nordstrom; it makes good sense for the environment and for our bottom line.Read More

More Efforts for Sustainable Apparel

Retailers and manufacturers have realized that strength — and opportunity for change — comes in numbers.Read More

New Bags & Boxes Save Tons of Waste

When our initiatives to conserve natural resources marry up with our ability to better serve our customers, it's a win-win.Read More