Darden Restaurants
Darden Restaurants, Inc., a prominent player in the American dining industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates a diverse portfolio of well-known restaurant brands. Founded in 1968, Darden has established itself as a leader in casual dining, with major operational regions across North America. The company is renowned for its flagship brands, including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, which offer unique culinary experiences that cater to a wide range of tastes. Darden's commitment to quality and guest satisfaction has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements in customer service and innovation. The company continually adapts to changing consumer preferences, ensuring its offerings remain relevant and appealing. With a focus on fresh ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere, Darden Restaurants continues to thrive in the competitive dining landscape.
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Industry Average
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Darden Restaurants's score of 31 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Darden Restaurants's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Darden Restaurants reported total carbon emissions of approximately 785,862,000 kg CO2e, comprising 358,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 426,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from about 769,811,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to the current figure. For 2024, Darden anticipates an increase in emissions to approximately 818,117,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions projected at 375,763,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 442,354,000 kg CO2e. Despite this increase, the company has made strides in improving its emissions intensity, achieving a reduction in emissions per restaurant to about 400,000 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. Darden has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a level of transparency and awareness regarding its environmental impact.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 313,827,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 470,107,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Darden Restaurants is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
