Burlington Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Burlington's score of 54 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 260,926,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24,793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 167,929,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions contributing about 10,436,000 kg CO2e from business travel and waste generated in operations. This marked a reduction of about 8% from 2018, when total emissions were approximately 283,737,000 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 a target timeframe ending in 2020. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and aligns with broader industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Burlington Industries, Incorporated, which provides a comprehensive view of the organisation's environmental impact. As a current subsidiary of Elevate Textiles, Inc., Burlington's climate initiatives are part of a larger corporate strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Burlington's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 101% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 5% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Burlington's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Burlington has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
