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updated 3 months ago

Darden Concepts, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Darden Concepts, Inc., a prominent player in the restaurant industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as a leader in casual dining, with a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Darden is renowned for its commitment to quality and guest experience, offering a unique blend of Italian and American cuisine that caters to a wide range of tastes. The company has achieved significant milestones, including consistent recognition for its culinary excellence and customer service. With a strong market position, Darden Concepts continues to innovate and expand, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the dining sector.

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18

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Darden Concepts, Inc.'s score of 18 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23%

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Darden Concepts, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Darden Concepts, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Darden Concepts, Inc. has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Darden Restaurants, Inc., which operates under the broader corporate family relationship. However, without specific figures or targets, it is challenging to assess the company's current carbon footprint or its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In summary, while Darden Concepts, Inc. is part of a larger organisation that may have climate initiatives, there is currently no publicly available data on its carbon emissions or specific climate commitments.

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2019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
313,827,000
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Scope 2
470,107,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Darden Concepts, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Darden Concepts, Inc.'s primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Darden Concepts, Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Darden Concepts, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Darden Concepts, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 35% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
35%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Employee Commuting
2%

Darden Concepts, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Darden Concepts, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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