Arcos Dorados Holdings
Arcos Dorados Holdings, commonly known as Arcos Dorados, is a leading player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Argentina. Founded in 2007, the company operates extensively across Latin America and the Caribbean, serving millions of customers through its extensive network of restaurants. Specialising in quick-service dining, Arcos Dorados is renowned for its unique offerings, including a diverse menu that features iconic burgers, chicken, and breakfast items tailored to local tastes. The company holds a significant market position as the largest franchisee of McDonald's in the region, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and community engagement. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Arcos Dorados continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent name in the fast-food sector.
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Arcos Dorados Holdings's score of 23 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Arcos Dorados Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 141,789,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 107,408,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 5,468,527,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain operations. Arcos Dorados has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at reducing its emissions. The company aims for a 15% absolute reduction in GHG emissions from its operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2025, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a 36% reduction in emissions related to its restaurants and offices, alongside a 31% decrease in emissions intensity across its supply chain by 2030. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. As the largest quick-service restaurant chain in Latin America, the company is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its environmental impact.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 151,146,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 121,550,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,590,723,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Arcos Dorados Holdings 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.
