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Burlington, officially known as Burlington Stores, Inc., is a prominent player in the retail trade services sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates extensively across various regions, offering a diverse range of products. Founded in 1972, Burlington has achieved significant milestones, including its transition to a publicly traded company in 2013.
Specialising in off-price apparel and home goods, Burlington distinguishes itself through its commitment to providing high-quality products at competitive prices. The company’s unique business model allows it to offer a constantly changing selection of brand-name merchandise, appealing to budget-conscious consumers. With a strong market position, Burlington has garnered recognition for its exceptional value and customer service, solidifying its status as a leader in the retail industry.
+16 vs industry average
Burlington’s score of 52 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Burlington, a US-headquartered retail trade services company, reported total emissions of approximately 260,926,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 24,793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 167,929,000 kg CO2e, and partial Scope 3 emissions totalling about 10,599,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,836,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 5,763,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.
In 2018, Burlington's total emissions were approximately 283,737,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 12,388,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 209,447,000 kg CO2e, and partial Scope 3 emissions of about 10,978,000 kg CO2e, including 4,607,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 6,371,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.
For 2016, the company's total emissions were about 296,726,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 16,672,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 231,212,000 kg CO2e, and partial Scope 3 emissions of around 5,272,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.
Burlington has demonstrated a commitment to emissions reduction, achieving a 25% decrease in its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions between its 2016 base year and 2019. Emissions performance data is inherited from Burlington Industries, Incorporated, with some initiatives cascaded from Elevate Textiles, Inc.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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