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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cracker Barrel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,206,225,000 kg CO2e, which includes 99,661,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 194,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 1,120,839,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Cracker Barrel's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from 70,152,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 99,661,000 kg CO2e in 2024. Scope 2 emissions also rose from 267,237,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 194,725,000 kg CO2e in 2024. Despite these figures, Cracker Barrel has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments suggests that while the company is aware of its emissions, it has yet to establish formalised strategies for significant reductions. Overall, Cracker Barrel's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and actionable targets to address their carbon footprint effectively.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 70,152,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 267,237,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
