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.
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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 (market-based), and 115,793,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has shown a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022, when emissions were about 323,135,000 kg CO2e. Burlington's Scope 1 emissions for 2022 were approximately 38,806,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 162,905,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled about 121,424,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Burlington's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all reported figures are directly from Burlington Stores, Inc. The company continues to monitor its carbon footprint and may consider future initiatives to enhance its climate commitments.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 20,742,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 258,490,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 53,745,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.