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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Carter's, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 976,276,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,153,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 35,435,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 933,688,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes purchased goods and services (about 776,110,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 10,309,000 kg CO2e). For 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 1,034,369,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,433,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 31,330,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at about 767,069,000 kg CO2e. Carter's 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 plans to achieve 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. Carter's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company is actively working towards its climate goals and intends to communicate its progress through future CSR reporting and responses to the CDP climate change questionnaire.
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| 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 |
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