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Retail Trade Services
US
updated 2 months ago

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, commonly known as Burlington, is a leading off-price retailer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, offering a diverse range of products that include outerwear, apparel, home goods, and accessories. Burlington is renowned for its unique value proposition, providing high-quality merchandise at discounted prices, which sets it apart in the retail industry. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful rebranding and expansion of its store footprint. With a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, Burlington has solidified its market position as a go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers seeking stylish and affordable options.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's score of 56 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Burlington Stores, Inc.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Burlington Stores, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. As part of its corporate family, Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's climate initiatives and performance metrics are likely aligned with those of Burlington Stores, Inc. However, no specific reduction targets or achievements have been documented for Burlington Coat Factory itself. The absence of data on Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments or other reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In the broader context, the retail industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction, with many companies setting ambitious targets to mitigate their environmental impact. Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's future climate commitments may evolve as it aligns more closely with industry standards and practices.

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53,745,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 115% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 37% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
67%
Waste Generated in Operations
30%
Business Travel
3%

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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