Burlington
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
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Burlington's score of 18 is lower than 78% 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
As of 2025, Burlington's carbon emissions data indicates a total of approximately 3,060 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,020 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions also at about 1,020 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, also at about 1,020 kg CO2e. In previous years, Burlington's emissions have shown significant fluctuations. For instance, in 2019, the total emissions were approximately 260,926,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24,793,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 167,929,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions including business travel and waste generated in operations at about 10,836,000 kg CO2e. Burlington has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, the organisation is actively engaged in climate action planning, as evidenced by its Climate Action Plan, which outlines strategies for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability. Overall, Burlington's commitment to addressing climate change is reflected in its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been established.
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| 2007 | 2010 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 295,598,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,643,800 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,780,100 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 |
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Burlington is not committed to any 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.
