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Cheesecake Factory

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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69

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cheesecake Factory's score of 69 is higher than 99% 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 2023, The Cheesecake Factory reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 246,778,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 98,697,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 99,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 48,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 20% reduction in restaurant portfolio greenhouse gas emission intensity per square foot since 2015. Looking ahead, The Cheesecake Factory has set ambitious targets to further decrease its emissions. By 2030, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 32% from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, it has committed to a significant long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, also using 2022 as the baseline year. The Cheesecake Factory's climate strategy includes specific near-term targets, such as a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, and a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, particularly focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. The company is also committed to ensuring that 29.74% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2028, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability throughout its supply chain. Overall, The Cheesecake Factory's proactive approach to managing its carbon emissions reflects its commitment to environmental stewardship and aligns with industry standards for climate action.

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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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