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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.
53
DitchCarbon score
+27 vs industry average
Chipotle’s score of 53 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
Medium
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.257
20182025
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Chipotle's reported carbon emissions
Chipotle's total reported greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 are approximately 5.14 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 178.7 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 18.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.94 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include purchased goods and services (4.16 billion kg CO2e), capital goods (184.6 million kg CO2e), and employee commute (180.8 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Chipotle's total emissions were approximately 5.07 billion kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 4.31 billion kg CO2e in 2023, approximately 4.09 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and approximately 4.31 billion kg CO2e in 2021.
Chipotle Mexican Grill has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Chipotle commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. These near-term targets, set in 2021, are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
Further commitments include an internal target to reduce overall average waste per restaurant per week by 30%, aiming for 22 cubic yards by 2020, from a 2016 baseline of 32 cubic yards per week.
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Chipotle’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Chipotle Mexican Grill commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Chipotle Mexican Grill also…
Insufficient data50%
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Chipotle Mexican Grill commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Chipotle Mexican Grill also…
Insufficient data50%
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
Chipotle Mexican Grill commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Chipotle Mexican Grill also…
Insufficient data50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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