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 increased its overall emissions by 11% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Burlington Stores's reported carbon emissions
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in the US and operating within the services auxiliary to financial intermediation industry, has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes. For the reporting year 2024, Burlington Stores reported a total of approximately 119.5 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 39.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 158.2 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 115.8 million kg CO2e, with key contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 77.2 million kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 34.8 million kg CO2e). In 2023, the company's total emissions amounted to roughly 107.6 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 38.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 162.9 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were around 98.2 million kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution accounting for approximately 88.7 million kg CO2e and waste generated in operations at about 30.0 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 106.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 35.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 157.4 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were around 122.3 million kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing approximately 88.8 million kg CO2e. Burlington Stores has disclosed its commitment to climate action through its reporting. While the provided information does not detail specific reduction targets or initiatives like SBTi commitments, the company actively reports on its emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and various Scope 3 categories such as business travel, waste generated in operations, and upstream transportation and distribution. Notably, "purchased goods and services" is a missing data point in their Scope 3 reporting across the analysed years. The company's sustainability reporting is available via provided document URLs.
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