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updated 9 months ago

Cheddar's, Inc Sustainability Profile

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Cheddar's, Inc., commonly known as Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, is a prominent player in the casual dining industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, offering a diverse menu that emphasises freshly prepared dishes made from scratch. Cheddar's is renowned for its commitment to quality, featuring signature items such as hand-breaded chicken tenders and house-made sauces, which set it apart from competitors. Over the years, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including expansion into numerous states and a loyal customer base. With a focus on providing a welcoming dining experience, Cheddar's has solidified its market position as a go-to destination for families and friends seeking hearty meals at reasonable prices.

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33

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Cheddar's, Inc's score of 33 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cheddar's, Inc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Cheddar's, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Cheddar's inherits emissions data and sustainability initiatives from Darden Restaurants, Inc. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been outlined for Cheddar's, Inc. itself. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own climate strategy. In the broader context, Darden Restaurants, Inc. has been active in addressing climate change and may provide a framework for Cheddar's future commitments. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Cheddar's, Inc. is expected to align with these trends, potentially adopting similar targets and initiatives in the future.

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2019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
313,827,000
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Scope 2
470,107,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cheddar's, Inc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cheddar's, Inc's primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cheddar's, Inc's Location?

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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. This request for Cheddar's, Inc is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cheddar's, Inc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
5%
Employee Commuting
4%

Cheddar's, Inc's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Cheddar's, Inc 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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