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 2024, Burlington Stores reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,948,000 kg CO2e, comprising 39,715,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 158,233,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included 3,801,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 34,786,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 77,206,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, bringing the total global emissions to about 197,948,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Burlington's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of approximately 197,000,000 kg CO2e, including 38,806,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 162,905,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside Scope 3 emissions of 27,060,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 29,970,000 kg CO2e from waste, and 88,748,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation. Burlington Stores has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Burlington Stores, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. Overall, Burlington Stores is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, focusing on transparency in emissions reporting, but has yet to establish formal reduction commitments.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
