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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Darden Restaurants's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Darden Restaurants reported total carbon emissions of approximately 818,117,000 kg CO2e, comprising 375,763,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 442,354,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions of about 785,862,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 358,938,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 426,924,000 kg CO2e. Darden has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to reduce their carbon footprint and support renewable energy development in the communities they serve. The company is actively working on energy cost reductions for 79 of its restaurants as part of these efforts, which are set to be realised between 2023 and 2025. Overall, Darden's emissions profile reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 3,512,851,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a substantial area for potential improvement in their supply chain and operational practices.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Darden Restaurants is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
