Burlington, officially known as Burlington Stores, Inc., is a prominent American retail chain headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey. Established in 1972, the company has grown significantly, operating over 900 stores across the United States, primarily in the off-price retail sector. Burlington is renowned for offering a diverse range of high-quality apparel, footwear, and home goods at competitive prices, making it a go-to destination for value-conscious shoppers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its successful initial public offering in 2013, which marked a new chapter in its expansion strategy. Burlington's unique business model focuses on providing brand-name products at discounted rates, setting it apart in the competitive retail landscape. With a strong market position, Burlington continues to thrive, appealing to a broad customer base seeking quality and affordability.
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Burlington's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2019, Burlington reported total carbon emissions of approximately 260,926,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 24,793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 167,929,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which consist of business travel (about 4,836,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 5,763,000 kg CO2e). Burlington has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 25% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions since its 2016 base year, with the target timeframe set between 2016 and 2020. This reduction reflects a commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Burlington Industries, Incorporated, which is part of the Elevate Textiles, Inc. corporate family. This relationship influences Burlington's climate initiatives and reporting practices. Overall, Burlington's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to managing and reducing carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for environmental responsibility.
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2016 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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Scope 1 | 16,672,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 231,212,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 5,272,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Burlington is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.