Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee, a prominent player in the specialty coffee industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across the Midwest and beyond. Founded in 1992, the company has established itself as a leader in crafting high-quality coffee beverages, with a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. Renowned for its unique blends and handcrafted drinks, Caribou Coffee offers a diverse menu that includes espresso drinks, teas, and seasonal offerings, all designed to cater to a variety of tastes. The brand's dedication to quality and community engagement has earned it a loyal customer base and recognition within the industry. With a focus on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, Caribou Coffee continues to thrive, making significant strides in both product innovation and market presence.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Caribou Coffee's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing 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
Caribou Coffee's score of 10 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Caribou Coffee's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Caribou Coffee reported total carbon emissions of approximately 164,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 15,400,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 4,600,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 164,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents an increase in total emissions compared to 2021, when the company recorded about 126,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 15,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,700,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 107,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Caribou Coffee has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As a coffee retailer, Caribou Coffee operates in a sector that is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, particularly regarding supply chain emissions (Scope 3). Overall, while Caribou Coffee's emissions data highlights significant figures, the lack of clear reduction targets indicates an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate commitments and align with industry standards for sustainability.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,700,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,700,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 107,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
Caribou Coffee 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.
