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Carter's, officially known as Carter's, Inc., is a leading name in the retail trade services sector, specialising in children's apparel and related products. Headquartered in the United States, the company has established a significant presence across North America, catering to families with young children. Founded in 1865, Carter's has evolved into a trusted brand, known for its high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing.
The company primarily focuses on designing and marketing a wide range of baby and children's clothing, including sleepwear, playwear, and accessories. What sets Carter's apart is its commitment to comfort and durability, ensuring that every piece is crafted with care. With a strong market position, Carter's has garnered numerous accolades for its innovative designs and customer satisfaction, solidifying its reputation as a go-to choice for parents seeking reliable children's wear.
66
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+30 vs industry average
Carters’s score of 66 is higher than 75% 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
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Carters's reported carbon emissions
Carter's, a US-based retail trade services company, reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 789.4 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 7.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 28.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and roughly 753.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions in 2025 came from purchased goods and services, accounting for around 591.8 million kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution, which was about 98.2 million kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, Carter's reported total global emissions of approximately 972.4 million kg CO2e in 2024, about 805.8 million kg CO2e in 2023, and roughly 1.072 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
Carter's has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to achieve net-zero in its direct operations by 2040. These near-term Scope 1 and 2 targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Carter's aims for 77% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services to have science-based targets by 2027.
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Carters’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Carter’s, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Carter’s, Inc. also commits that 77…
At risk50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Carter’s, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Carter’s, Inc. also commits that 77…
At risk50%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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