Chipotle Mexican Grill, often simply referred to as Chipotle, is a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, Chipotle has revolutionised fast-casual dining with its commitment to high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients, offering a menu centred around burritos, tacos, and bowls that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
With a strong presence across North America, Chipotle has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its "Food with Integrity" philosophy, which emphasises sustainable farming practices. The brand is renowned for its unique assembly-line service model, allowing customers to customise their meals. As a leader in the fast-casual segment, Chipotle continues to set industry standards, boasting a loyal customer base and numerous accolades for its innovative approach to dining.
+27 vs industry average
Chipotle’s score of 52 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Chipotle's reported carbon emissions
Chipotle's 2025 emissions totalled approximately 5.14 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 (about 178.7 million kg CO2e), Scope 2 (market-based: about 18.5 million kg CO2e; location-based: about 182.9 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (about 4.94 billion kg CO2e). This includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services within Scope 3 (approximately 4.16 billion kg CO2e). In 2024, Chipotle's total emissions were approximately 5.07 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 158.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based: approximately 45.3 million kg CO2e; location-based: about 164.2 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions were around 4.87 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions were approximately 4.31 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 145.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based: around 60.4 million kg CO2e; location-based: about 154.6 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 at approximately 4.10 billion kg CO2e. Chipotle has set ambitious climate commitments. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. Furthermore, Chipotle has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
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Chipotle’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2020
30% reduction in Scope 2
Reduce overall average waste per restaurant per week by 30%, to 22 cubic yards, by 2020, from a baseline of 32 cubic yards per week in 2016.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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