Carters

Carters's reported carbon emissions

Carter's, Inc. has reported a total of approximately 97.6 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 35.4 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 93.4 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Carter's, Inc. reported total emissions of approximately 80.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 31.3 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 76.7 billion kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 1.07 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 of roughly 7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 of about 29 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 totalling over 1 billion kg CO2e. Carter's has established science-based targets (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. They also commit to ensuring that 77% of their suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2027. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve net zero in its direct operations by 2040. These targets are recognised as being consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. In terms of reduction achievements, the company reported a 50% reduction for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, with an assessment indicating they are on track for the five-year target for Scope 1.