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.
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Burlington’s score of 54 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Burlington's reported carbon emissions
Burlington, a US-based retailer within the "Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods" industry, has reported its carbon emissions for several years.
In 2019, Burlington's total emissions were approximately 260.9 million kg CO2e. This comprised about 24.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 167.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions for the same year included about 4.8 million kg CO2e from business travel and roughly 5.8 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.
For 2018, total emissions were approximately 283.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 12.4 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 209.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included approximately 4.6 million kg CO2e for business travel and about 6.4 million kg CO2e for waste generated in operations.
In 2016, total emissions were reported at approximately 296.7 million kg CO2e, consisting of about 16.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and around 231.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions in 2016 included roughly 5.3 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations.
Burlington has a near-term reduction target, aiming to reduce its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% since a 2016 base year, with a target year of 2019. This initiative was part of their reporting for 2019, indicating a commitment to decrease their environmental impact within this period.
It's important to note that Burlington's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent organisation, Burlington Industries, Incorporated, which is a current subsidiary.
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Burlington’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2020
25% reduction in Scope 2
Since our 2016 base year, we have reduced our total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25%.
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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