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 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. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 769,811,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of about 410,000 kg CO2e per restaurant in 2023. Darden's emissions data for previous years indicates a general trend of fluctuating emissions, with 2022 emissions at approximately 769,811,000 kg CO2e, 2021 at about 683,294,000 kg CO2e, 2020 at around 774,198,000 kg CO2e, and 2019 at approximately 783,934,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Darden Restaurants continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an ongoing commitment to sustainability within the restaurant industry. The company has not set formal science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating potential areas for future improvement in its climate strategy.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Darden Restaurants 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.
