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Caribou Coffee Sustainability Profile

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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.

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27

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Caribou Coffee's score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Caribou Coffee's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Caribou Coffee reported total carbon emissions of approximately 126,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,700,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 15,700,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 107,000,000 kg CO2e. Caribou Coffee has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from a 2020 baseline by the year 2030. This target is part of their science-based targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company is working towards a long-term net-zero ambition by 2050, with a climate strategy that aligns with a 1.5°C target. The emissions data is cascaded from Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., reflecting their current subsidiary status within a larger corporate family. The company is actively pursuing these reduction initiatives to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global climate goals.

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20202021
Scope 1
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0,000,000
Scope 2
-
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,020,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Caribou Coffee's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Caribou Coffee's primary industry is Beverage Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Caribou Coffee's Location?

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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 Caribou Coffee is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Caribou Coffee'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.

Caribou Coffee 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.

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

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