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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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48

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Chipotle's score of 48 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 Scope 1 emissions of about 145,478,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 60,417,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,099,748,000 kg CO2e. Chipotle has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. Additionally, Chipotle plans to achieve a similar 50% reduction in its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Over the years, Chipotle's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 4,310,121,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 4,791,855,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working towards these reduction targets to contribute to global efforts in mitigating climate change.

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140,235,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chipotle's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), 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 Chipotle is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Chipotle 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
Reduction Actions

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