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Chick-fil-A, Inc.

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, 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 years, Chick-fil-A has achieved notable milestones, including being consistently ranked among the top fast-food chains in customer satisfaction. Its unique business model, which includes a focus on community engagement and philanthropy, further solidifies its market position. With a menu that caters to diverse tastes, Chick-fil-A continues to innovate while maintaining its core offerings, making it a beloved choice for millions of customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Chick-fil-A, Inc.'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.

18

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Chick-fil-A, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 83% 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, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Chick-fil-A, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. As of now, there are no documented emissions figures, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any established reduction initiatives or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This absence of data highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency regarding their climate impact and sustainability efforts. Without concrete figures or targets, it is challenging to assess their current environmental performance or future commitments in the context of industry standards for carbon emissions reduction.

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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, Inc. 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.

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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