Burlington
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.
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Burlington's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Burlington's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 260,926,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 24,793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 167,929,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which comprised business travel and waste generated in operations, totalling about 4,836,000 kg CO2e and 5,763,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Comparatively, in 2018, Burlington reported total emissions of approximately 283,737,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions from the previous year. The company has achieved a significant reduction target, having decreased its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% since its 2016 base year, with a commitment to continue these efforts through 2020. Burlington's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Burlington Industries, Incorporated, which provides a broader context for its climate commitments. The company is actively engaged in initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2007 | 2010 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 295,598,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,643,800 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,780,100 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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.
