Tanger Sustainability Profile
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., commonly known as Tanger, is a leading player in the retail industry, specialising in outlet shopping. Headquartered in the United States, Tanger operates numerous centres across major regions, providing consumers with access to a wide array of brand-name merchandise at discounted prices. Founded in 1981, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of over 40 outlet centres nationwide. Tanger's core offerings include a diverse selection of retail outlets featuring apparel, home goods, and accessories, all distinguished by their commitment to quality and value. The company has established a strong market position, recognised for its innovative shopping experiences and customer-centric approach. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Tanger continues to set itself apart in the competitive landscape of outlet retailing.
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Tanger's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tanger reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,687,000 kg CO2e, comprising 677,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,010,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 9,373,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 927,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 8,446,000 kg CO2e. Tanger's emissions data for 2021 included Scope 3 emissions, totalling 5,156,000 kg CO2e, which were not reported in subsequent years. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a nearly 4% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions per square foot and over a 2% reduction in emissions per million dollars in revenue from 2016 to 2017. Tanger's emissions data is sourced directly from Tanger Inc. and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent company. The company has not set specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets but continues to monitor and report its emissions as part of its corporate responsibility efforts.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,388,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Tanger'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.
Tanger has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
