Carters
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.
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Carters's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Carters's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Carter's, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 767,069,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 7,433,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 35,205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 767,069,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a significant portion of their overall emissions, particularly from Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their supply chain and product lifecycle. Carter's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged that 77% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services, will establish science-based targets by 2027. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Carter's commitment to sustainable practices within the retail sector. Overall, Carter's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on both direct and indirect emissions reduction strategies.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,808,990 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | 229,099,770 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Carters is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
