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Burlington Stores Inc

Common Name
Burlington Stores
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Employees
17,057
Ticker
BURL
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Burlington Stores Inc. is a leading off-price retailer specializing in clothing, footwear, accessories, and home goods. Operating under the brand name Burlington, the company offers a wide array of af...

Burlington Stores's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Burlington Stores completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Burlington Stores has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Burlington Stores's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2025
a. Burlington Stores's CDP Report sourced from company’s website 2025
b. Burlington Stores's CSR Report 2020
b. Burlington Stores's CSR Report 2020

Insights into Burlington Stores's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBurlington Stores amounted to221,264metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Burlington Storesincreased by 4.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Burlington Stores's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-23%-13%+31%+1%+10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Burlington Stores were 42,444 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Burlington Stores reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Burlington Stores's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 162,885 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 178,820 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Burlington Stores reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Burlington Stores's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Burlington Stores's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Burlington Stores use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Burlington Stores's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Burlington Stores's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported 146,058 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Burlington Stores includes a breakdown across 3of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Burlington Stores's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e-26%+15%+51%-5%+26%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported total Scope 3 emissions of 146,058 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Burlington Stores reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 55.16%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Burlington Stores disclose?

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 102,003 tCOâ‚‚e(69.84%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 39,453 tCOâ‚‚e(27.01%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,602 tCOâ‚‚e(3.15%)

Burlington Stores's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(3.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(69.8%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(27.0%)

Insights into Burlington Stores’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 42,444 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 10,635 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.99 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Burlington Stores's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CTJX CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 131,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,361Scope 1 Intensity: 2.32 tCO2e/$MUlta BeautyYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,477 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,295Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MDICK'S Sporting GoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 52,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,368Scope 1 Intensity: 4.21 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MInternational PaperYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,266,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,619Scope 1 Intensity: 336.54 tCO2e/$MFoot LockerYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MPenske Automotive GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 103,206 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,455Scope 1 Intensity: 3.39 tCO2e/$MLas Vegas SandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 155,421 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,298Scope 1 Intensity: 13.76 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MBooking HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MFlutter EntertainmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,319 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,050Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MMurphy USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,242Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MBallYear: 2024Scope 1: 387,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,795Scope 1 Intensity: 32.84 tCO2e/$MGoodyear Tire & RubberYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,389,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,878Scope 1 Intensity: 73.58 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MLKQYear: 2024Scope 1: 258,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,355Scope 1 Intensity: 18.02 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MCarnivalYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,680,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,021Scope 1 Intensity: 386.88 tCO2e/$MCaleresYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,723Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MCaseys General StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,833 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,863Scope 1 Intensity: 7.05 tCO2e/$MCarter'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,153 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,844Scope 1 Intensity: 2.51 tCO2e/$MGroup 1 AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,934Scope 1 Intensity: 9.55 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MExpedia GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MPultegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,949Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MBurlington StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.99 tCO2e/$M

How does Burlington Stores's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.99 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.51, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Burlington Stores rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Burlington Stores ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Burlington Stores is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Burlington Stores's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Burlington Stores reported a total carbon footprint of 367,322 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Burlington Stores's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 48.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 39.76%.a

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