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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 its latest carbon emissions data for 2019, with a total of approximately 260,926,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 24,793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 167,929,000 kg CO2e, and partial Scope 3 emissions.
In 2018, Burlington's total emissions were approximately 283,737,000 kg CO2e, comprising roughly 12,388,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 209,447,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. For 2016, total emissions were about 296,726,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 16,672,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 231,212,000 kg CO2e. Note that for all reported years, some Scope 3 categories, such as purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution, were not disclosed.
Burlington has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 25% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions between its 2016 base year and 2019. Emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Burlington Industries, Incorporated.
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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