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. This data reflects a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 163,622,000 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 disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. Their emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Restaurant Brands International Inc., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences their sustainability reporting. Despite the lack of formal reduction initiatives or targets, Carrols Restaurant Group is part of an industry that is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. The company’s emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change 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 | - | - |
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Carrols Restaurant 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.