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Retail Trade Services
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Cheesecake Factory

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, commonly known as The Cheesecake Factory, is a renowned American restaurant chain headquartered in Calabasas, California. Established in 1978, the company has grown to become a leader in the casual dining industry, with a significant presence across the United States and select international locations. Specialising in an extensive menu that features over 250 dishes, The Cheesecake Factory is particularly famous for its rich and diverse selection of cheesecakes, which sets it apart from competitors. The brand's commitment to quality and variety has earned it a loyal customer base and numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a top choice for dining out. With a focus on creating a unique dining experience, The Cheesecake Factory continues to thrive in the competitive restaurant landscape.

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82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Cheesecake Factory's score of 82 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cheesecake Factory's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Cheesecake Factory reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 242,921,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 99,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 96,136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 47,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, the total emissions were about 246,778,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction. The Cheesecake Factory has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2050, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 32% reduction in these emissions by FY2030. Notably, they have achieved over a 20% reduction in restaurant portfolio GHG emission intensity per square foot since 2015. The company is also committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by FY2050, with interim targets that include reducing Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, employee commuting, and downstream transportation by 30.76% by FY2030. Furthermore, The Cheesecake Factory has pledged to ensure that 29.74% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2028. These commitments reflect The Cheesecake Factory's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the restaurant industry.

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120,706,000
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52,486,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cheesecake Factory's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Cheesecake Factory is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cheesecake Factory is participating in some 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.

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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