Carters
Carter's, officially known as Carter's, Inc., is a leading American retailer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1865, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the children's apparel industry, specialising in high-quality clothing for infants and toddlers. With a strong presence across the United States and Canada, Carter's offers a diverse range of products, including sleepwear, playwear, and accessories, all designed with comfort and style in mind. Carter's is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted choice for parents. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its popular "Just One You" line, which caters to the needs of modern families. As a market leader, Carter's continues to set trends in children's fashion, ensuring that every piece reflects both functionality and fun.
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Carters's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Carter's, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 774,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 767,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7,433,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled around 35,205,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Carter's aims for 77% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027. Carter's long-term climate commitment aligns with New Zealand's national goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to 50% of 1990 levels by 2050. The company is actively working towards these targets and intends to report on its progress through future corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and responses to the CDP climate change questionnaire.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,808,990 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 59,204,430 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 229,099,770 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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