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 27 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arcos Dorados Holdings's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,688,645,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 141,789,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 107,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 5,468,527,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marked an increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 4,863,419,000 kg CO2e, comprising 151,146,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 121,550,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 4,590,723,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have made commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As of 2023, emissions data is not available, but the company continues to report on its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, which was noted at 0.00126 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. Arcos Dorados Holdings, headquartered in Argentina, operates in a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, particularly in relation to climate change. The absence of defined reduction targets highlights a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 119,229,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 126,961,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Arcos Dorados Holdings 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.
