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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Darden Restaurants's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Darden Restaurants reported total carbon emissions of approximately 375,763,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 442,354,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 358,938,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 426,924,000 kg CO2e. Darden's emissions data for 2022 revealed a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 3,512,851,000 kg CO2e. This included emissions from employee commuting, purchased goods and services, and waste generated in operations, among others. Despite these figures, Darden Restaurants has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company has not disclosed any significant climate commitments or reduction strategies in its recent reports. Overall, Darden Restaurants continues to monitor its carbon footprint, focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while the absence of Scope 3 data in recent years indicates a potential area for future improvement and transparency.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 313,827,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 470,107,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
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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.
