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Burlington Stores

Burlington Stores, Inc., 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, including the East Coast, West Coast, and the Midwest. Specialising in apparel, home goods, and accessories, Burlington offers a unique shopping experience by providing high-quality products at discounted prices. With a commitment to value, Burlington has grown significantly over the years, achieving notable milestones such as its initial public offering in 2013. The retailer is recognised for its extensive selection of brand-name merchandise, which sets it apart in the competitive retail landscape. As a prominent player in the off-price retail industry, Burlington continues to expand its footprint, making it a go-to destination for savvy shoppers seeking quality and affordability.

DitchCarbon Score

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Burlington Stores's score of 43 is higher than 87% 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 Stores's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Burlington Stores reported total carbon emissions of approximately 313,741,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 39,715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 158,233,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 115,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, Burlington's total emissions were about 323,135,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 included 38,806,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 162,905,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 121,424,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Burlington's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a peak of approximately 332,977,000 kg CO2e in 2016. The company has reported emissions data across all three scopes, reflecting a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets, Burlington Stores is actively engaging in climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in emissions reporting. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, contributing to broader climate action efforts within the retail sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burlington Stores's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Stores is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Burlington Stores is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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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