Public Profile

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A, Inc., a prominent player in the fast-food industry, is headquartered in the United States, specifically in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1946 by S. Truett Cathy, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across the southeastern and midwestern regions of the country. Renowned for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, Chick-fil-A distinguishes itself with a commitment to quality ingredients and exceptional customer service. Over the decades, Chick-fil-A has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its signature chicken sandwich in 1964, which has become a staple in American fast food. The company consistently ranks among the top fast-food chains in customer satisfaction, reflecting its dedication to a unique dining experience. With a focus on community engagement and philanthropy, Chick-fil-A continues to solidify its market position as a leader in the quick-service restaurant sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chick-fil-A'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Chick-fil-A's score of 23 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chick-fil-A's reported carbon emissions

Chick-fil-A, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. As of now, there are no documented figures regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any established climate commitments or initiatives aimed at reducing their carbon footprint. In the absence of concrete data, it is unclear how the company is addressing climate change or its environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chick-fil-A's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), 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 Chick-fil-A is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Chick-fil-A 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.

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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