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Carrols Restaurant

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Carrols Restaurant'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Carrols Restaurant's score of 14 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carrols Restaurant's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Carrols Restaurant reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,088,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 107,313,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marked an increase from 2021, where emissions were about 63,511,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 100,260,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite the rise in emissions, Carrols Restaurant has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of a climate pledge or formal commitments suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the restaurant industry increasingly faces pressure to address climate change, Carrols Restaurant's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced sustainability efforts and transparency in their environmental impact.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carrols Restaurant's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Carrols Restaurant is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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