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 Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 176,191,000 kg CO2e, comprising 69,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 107,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 164,571,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 63,511,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 100,260,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Carrols has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no disclosed Scope 3 emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting. Despite the absence of formal reduction initiatives, Carrols Restaurant Group is part of an industry that is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. The company’s emissions data highlights the need for ongoing efforts to address climate impact within the fast-food sector.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 63,511,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,260,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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.
Carrols Restaurant 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.