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Darden Restaurants

Darden Restaurants, Inc., a prominent player in the American dining industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates a diverse portfolio of well-known restaurant brands. Founded in 1968, Darden has established itself as a leader in casual dining, with major operational regions across North America. The company is renowned for its flagship brands, including Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, which offer unique culinary experiences that cater to a wide range of tastes. Darden's commitment to quality and guest satisfaction has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements in customer service and innovation. The company continually adapts to changing consumer preferences, ensuring its offerings remain relevant and appealing. With a focus on fresh ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere, Darden Restaurants continues to thrive in the competitive dining landscape.

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42

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Darden Restaurants's score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Darden Restaurants's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Darden Restaurants reported total carbon emissions of approximately 785,862,000 kg CO2e, comprising 358,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 426,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint while supporting renewable energy initiatives in their operational communities. Darden has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability across their operations. Additionally, from 2023 to 2025, Darden is actively working to lower energy costs and carbon emissions for 79 of its restaurants through renewable energy support. Overall, Darden's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact in the restaurant industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Darden Restaurants's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very 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. This request for Darden Restaurants is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Darden Restaurants 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.

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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