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Burger King

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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46

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Burger King's score of 46 is higher than 97% 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, primarily related to purchased goods and services. While the company has disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, it has not provided data for Scope 2 emissions. Currently, Burger King has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. This lack of defined goals may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing carbon emissions effectively. As the fast-food sector faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, Burger King's future climate strategies will be crucial in aligning with global sustainability efforts.

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2019
Scope 1
29,600,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
24,100,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burger King's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Burger King is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Burger King 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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