Burlington Stores Inc
Burlington Stores's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Burlington Stores's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Burlington Stores amounted to 217,667 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Burlington Stores increased by 4.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Burlington Stores's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Burlington Stores were 38,806 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Burlington Stores reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Burlington Stores's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Burlington Stores's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Burlington Stores reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 162,905 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 178,861 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Burlington Stores reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Burlington Stores use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Burlington Stores reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Burlington Stores's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- 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 2023, Burlington Stores reported 121,424 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Burlington Stores includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Burlington Stores's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Burlington Stores reported total Scope 3 emissions of 121,424 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Burlington Stores reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Burlington Stores 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Burlington Stores disclose?
In 2023, Burlington Stores reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Burlington Stores's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 88,748 tCOâ‚‚e (73.09%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 29,970 tCOâ‚‚e (24.68%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 2,706 tCOâ‚‚e (2.23%)
Burlington Stores's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Burlington Stores's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Burlington Stores reported a total carbon footprint of 339,091 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.51% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Burlington Stores's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 52.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 35.81%.