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.
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.
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Caribou Coffee's score of 12 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. Additionally, there are no emissions data available for 2020, except for Scope 3 emissions, which were reported at about 2,020,000 kg CO2e. Caribou Coffee's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Caribou Coffee Company, Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting. The company is currently positioned as a subsidiary within this structure. Overall, while Caribou Coffee has made strides in emissions reporting, further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets remain unspecified.
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| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,020,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Caribou Coffee 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.
