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.
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Cracker Barrel's score of 14 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cracker Barrel's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Cracker Barrel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 280,141,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 74,814,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2021, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 71,324,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 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 continues to monitor its emissions and energy intensity, with a reported energy intensity of approximately 0.0464515 kg CO2e per square foot in previous years. Overall, while Cracker Barrel has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of formal reduction commitments highlights an opportunity for further climate action in the restaurant industry.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 70,152,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 267,237,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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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.
