Burlington Stores
Burlington Stores, Inc., commonly referred to as Burlington, is a prominent player in the services auxiliary to financial intermediation sector, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leading off-price retailer, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, home goods, and accessories. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, Burlington is known for its unique value proposition, providing customers with high-quality merchandise at significant discounts.
Over the years, Burlington has achieved notable milestones, including a successful initial public offering in 2013, which has bolstered its market position. The company’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and a constantly evolving product selection has solidified its reputation in the retail industry, making it a go-to destination for savvy shoppers seeking quality at affordable prices.
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Industry Intensity
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Burlington Stores's reported carbon emissions
Burlington Stores, a US-based company in the Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67) sector, reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 217.4 million kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 39.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 158.2 million kg CO2e, and identified Scope 3 emissions totalling about 19.5 million kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories reported for 2024 include business travel at approximately 3.8 million kg CO2e, waste generated in operations at about 34.8 million kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at approximately 77.2 million kg CO2e.
The company has set an ambitious target to reduce operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 60% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline of 278,889 metric tonnes of CO2e. As of 2024, Burlington Stores has achieved approximately 48.85% of this planned reduction. The company's reduction efforts currently focus on direct emissions and purchased energy. It is noted that as of 2025, Burlington Stores's reduction targets do not cover value chain (Scope 3) emissions.
In 2023, total global emissions were approximately 210.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 38.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 162.9 million kg CO2e, and reported Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 19.3 million kg CO2e. Specific Scope 3 figures for 2023 include business travel (2.7 million kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (30.0 million kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (88.7 million kg CO2e).
For 2022, total global emissions were approximately 202.5 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 35.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) of approximately 157.4 million kg CO2e. Reported Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 19.2 million kg CO2e.
Burlington Stores's reporting indicates that data for Scope 3 category "purchased goods and services" is missing across multiple reporting years. The company's emissions data and climate commitments are self-reported.
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Burlington Stores’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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