Burlington
Burlington, officially known as Burlington Stores, Inc., is a leading off-price retailer headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey. Established in 1972, the company has grown significantly, operating over 900 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico. Specialising in apparel, home goods, and accessories, Burlington offers a unique shopping experience by providing high-quality products at discounted prices. The retailer is renowned for its extensive selection of brand-name merchandise, catering to a diverse customer base. Burlington's commitment to value and quality has solidified its position in the competitive retail landscape. With a focus on delivering exceptional savings, the company continues to achieve notable milestones, including consistent growth in sales and store expansion, making it a prominent player in the off-price retail industry.
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Burlington's score of 17 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Burlington's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Burlington's total carbon emissions were approximately 260,926 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 24,793 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 167,929 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Burlington reported Scope 3 emissions of about 10,000 tonnes CO2e, primarily from business travel and waste generated in operations. Burlington has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction in total emissions from approximately 296,726 tonnes CO2e in 2016 to 260,926 tonnes CO2e in 2019. This represents a significant decrease of about 12% over three years. The company has been actively engaging in sustainability initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly detailed. In recent assessments, Burlington received a score of "C" from the CDP, indicating a moderate level of transparency and action regarding climate change. The company continues to work towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its overall emissions in alignment with industry standards.
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Add to project2016 | 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 is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
