Carters Sustainability Profile
Carter's, officially known as Carter's, Inc., is a leading American retailer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1865, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the children's apparel industry, specialising in high-quality clothing for infants and toddlers. With a strong presence across the United States and Canada, Carter's offers a diverse range of products, including sleepwear, playwear, and accessories, all designed with comfort and style in mind. Carter's is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, making it a trusted choice for parents. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its popular "Just One You" line, which caters to the needs of modern families. As a market leader, Carter's continues to set trends in children's fashion, ensuring that every piece reflects both functionality and fun.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Carters's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Carters's score of 65 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Carters's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Carters, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 976,276,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,153,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 35,435,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 933,688,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were approximately 767,069,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 7,433,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 31,330,000 kg CO2e. Carters, Inc. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero emissions in its direct operations by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which also includes a commitment that 77% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2027. The company’s long-term climate strategy includes a commitment to communicate progress through future CSR reporting and responses to the CDP climate change questionnaire, which aids in measuring and managing environmental impacts. Overall, Carters, Inc. is actively working towards significant reductions in its carbon footprint while engaging its supply chain in sustainability efforts.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,808,990 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 59,204,430 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 229,099,770 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
How Carbon Intensive is Carters's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Carters's Location?
Carters's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Carters's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 22% last year and increased by approximately 308% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.
Top Scope 3 Categories
Carters's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Carters has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
Caleres
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carters's sustainability data and climate commitments