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 reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, totalling approximately 5,468,527,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 141,789,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 107,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 5,546,527,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming 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 GHG emissions related to its restaurants and offices, alongside a 31% reduction in emissions intensity across its supply chain by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. For 2023, the GHG emissions intensity was reported at 0.00126 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to manage its carbon footprint. The latest data for 2025 indicates a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 8,670 kg CO2e per total annual tonnes of food and packaging across its operations, although specific total emissions figures for that year are not disclosed. Arcos Dorados Holdings' climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent company, and the data is sourced directly from its own reporting. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its climate actions, aligning with industry standards for sustainability.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 151,145,700 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 205,058,470 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,837,019,530 | 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.
