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 1,296,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions totalled about 99,661,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (about 72,989,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 21,036,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 194,725,000 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 1,207,225,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 944,044,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 58,356,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Cracker Barrel's emissions were slightly lower, totalling around 1,295,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 90,153,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 239,307,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Overall, Cracker Barrel's emissions data highlights the significant environmental impact of its operations, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.
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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 participating in any 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.
