Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, often referred to simply as Chipotle, is a prominent player in the fast-casual dining industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has grown significantly, with a focus on serving high-quality, responsibly sourced Mexican-inspired cuisine. Chipotle operates primarily across North America, with a growing presence in international markets. Renowned for its signature burritos, bowls, and tacos, Chipotle distinguishes itself through its commitment to using fresh ingredients and sustainable farming practices. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its "Food with Integrity" philosophy, which emphasises ethical sourcing. As a leader in the fast-casual sector, Chipotle continues to innovate while maintaining a strong market position, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking flavourful, customisable meals.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Chipotle's score of 41 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chipotle's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,305,643,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 145,478,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 60,417,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 4,099,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Chipotle has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant emissions recorded in previous years: 431,012,100 kg CO2e in 2021 and 479,185,500 kg CO2e in 2022. Chipotle has set ambitious targets to address its carbon emissions. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Chipotle's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions as part of its operational strategy.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,010,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 140,235,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Chipotle is committed to some 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.
