Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., commonly known as Carrols, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, USA. Founded in 1960, the company has grown significantly, operating over 1,000 restaurants primarily in the eastern and midwestern regions of the United States. Specialising in quick-service dining, Carrols is best known for its partnership with Burger King, offering a diverse menu that includes flame-grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, and breakfast items. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has solidified its position as one of the largest franchisees of Burger King in the world. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, Carrols continues to achieve notable milestones in the competitive fast-food landscape.
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In 2022, Carrols Restaurant reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 107,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked an increase in emissions compared to 2021, where they recorded about 63,511,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 100,260,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. Despite these figures, Carrols Restaurant has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of a climate pledge or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry. As a major player in the restaurant sector, Carrols Restaurant's emissions reflect broader trends in the industry, where many companies are increasingly focusing on reducing their environmental impact. However, without clear targets or commitments, the path towards significant emissions reductions remains uncertain.
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2021 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 63,511,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 100,260,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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Carrols Restaurant 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.