Burger King Sustainability Profile
Burger King Corporation, commonly known as Burger King, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established itself as a leader in the quick-service restaurant sector, primarily focusing on flame-grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, and breakfast items. With a significant presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Burger King is renowned for its signature Whopper, which sets it apart from competitors. Over the years, the brand has achieved notable milestones, including innovative menu offerings and strategic partnerships that enhance its market position. As one of the largest fast-food chains worldwide, Burger King continues to evolve, catering to diverse consumer preferences while maintaining its commitment to quality and flavour.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Burger King's score of 56 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Burger King's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Burger King reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 29,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 24,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., reflecting the company's broader environmental impact. Currently, Burger King has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The absence of formal commitments suggests that while the company acknowledges its carbon footprint, it may not yet have a structured plan to address it. As a current subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc., Burger King is part of a larger corporate family that may influence its climate initiatives. However, without specific targets or commitments disclosed, the company's future direction regarding carbon emissions remains unclear.
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| 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,600,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - |
| Scope 3 | 24,100,000,000 |
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Burger King's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Burger King's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Burger King has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
