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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, commonly known as Cracker Barrel, is a prominent American restaurant and retail chain headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in the casual dining industry, particularly in the Southern United States, where it operates over 660 locations. Cracker Barrel is renowned for its homestyle cooking, featuring a menu rich in traditional Southern fare, alongside a unique retail store offering a variety of gifts and nostalgic items. The brand's commitment to quality and a warm, welcoming atmosphere has garnered a loyal customer base, making it a staple for families and travellers alike. With a focus on comfort food and a distinctive country-themed dining experience, Cracker Barrel has achieved notable recognition, including consistent rankings in customer satisfaction. Its blend of dining and shopping creates a unique market position, setting it apart from typical restaurant chains.

DitchCarbon Score

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5

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Cracker Barrel's score of 5 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cracker Barrel's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Cracker Barrel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 355,955,000 kg CO2e, comprising 74,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 280,141,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase in emissions from 2021, where the total was about 354,419,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 71,324,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 269,179,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, Cracker Barrel's emissions data indicates a focus on energy intensity, with a reported energy intensity of approximately 0.0464515 kg CO2e per square foot in 2020 and 2021, and a slight improvement to about 0.0464515 kg CO2e per square foot in 2022. Overall, while Cracker Barrel has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments moving forward.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cracker Barrel's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is 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. Cracker Barrel is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cracker Barrel 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.

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