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Burlington Stores: Waste Generation in 2021

Industry: Non-Food Specialists
Current: ESG

In 2021, the total waste generated by Burlington Stores Group was 120,300 tonnes, an increase of 27.2% over 2020
Burlington Stores diverted 61% of the total waste generated in 2021
Burlington Stores aims to divert 85% of solid waste from landfills by 2025

Waste Generated by Burlington Stores

Waste Generation in the Retail Sector

Retail waste management has been a perennial problem that haunts the retail industry. Not only does retail waste cost them money but it also causes serious environmental problems.

The most common types of retail waste include waste from packaging such as cardboard, plastics, papers, fillers, and general waste from customers. Discarded packaging and shipping materials are just the beginning of retail waste disposal problems. Returning items to the retailer or manufacturer produces a lot of waste since the original packaging just goes back to its origin.

Waste Management by Burlington Stores

Burlington Stores Inc (Burlington Stores) operates a chain of apparel and home product retail stores. The company’s product portfolio comprises women’s ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, kids wear, baby, coats, nursery furniture, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts, and coats. It also retails a comprehensive range of home decor and gift items. It also provides home delivery and e-commerce services. The company operates its stores under Burlington stores, BCF, Burlington, Burlington Coat Factory, MJM Designer Shoes, and Cohoes Fashions banners.

In 2021, Burlington Stores generated 120,300 tonnes of waste, an increase of 27.2% over 2020 primarily due to record sales increasing merchandise volumes.

The company diverted 61% of its overall waste from landfills in 2021 due to improved waste data tracking in its stores which has helped Burlington Stores make smarter decisions. In the same year, store diversion and warehouse/DC (distribution centers) diversion rates of waste were 49% and 94%, respectively.

During the year, Burlington Stores also recycled 52,400 tonnes of cardboard, 12,200 tonnes of timber pallets, 165 tons of metal at DCs, and 52 tons of electronic waste.

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