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Burlington Stores
Services Auxiliary to Financial IntermediationUnited StatesNYSE: BURL
Last verified 7 days agoburlingtoninvestors.com
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.
44
DitchCarbon score
+7 vs industry average
Burlington Stores’s score of 44 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Burlington Stores's reported carbon emissions
Burlington Stores reported total emissions of approximately 313.5 million kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 39.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 158.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 115.0 million kg CO2e from disclosed Scope 3 categories. The Scope 3 emissions for 2024 include approximately 3.8 million kg CO2e from business travel, 34.8 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 77.2 million kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
In 2023, Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 38.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 162.9 million kg CO2e, and disclosed Scope 3 emissions included approximately 2.7 million kg CO2e from business travel, 30.0 million kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 88.7 million kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Burlington Stores has set a near-term, absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target covering its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2). The company aims to reduce these emissions by 60% by 2030, against a 2016 baseline of 278,889 metric tonnes 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 emissions. Burlington Stores has not set a target to reduce its value chain (Scope 3) emissions.
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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
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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