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Darden Restaurants, Inc., commonly known as Darden, is a preeminent hospitality group headquartered in Orlando, Florida, US. Operating within the dynamic hotel and restaurant services sector, Darden manages an extensive portfolio of full-service dining establishments across North America.
With a rich heritage dating back to Bill Darden's first restaurant in 1938, the company has evolved into one of the world's largest full-service restaurant operators. Darden uniquely offers diverse culinary experiences, encompassing popular casual dining chains like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, alongside upscale brands such as The Capital Grille and Eddie V's.
This diversified approach ensures a leading market position, catering to varied guest preferences. Boasting approximately 1,900 restaurants and a vast team, Darden Restaurants remains a significant force in the casual and fine dining landscape.
24
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-2 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.257
20182025
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Darden Restaurants's reported carbon emissions
Darden Restaurants, a US-based company in the hotel and restaurant services industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4.88 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 385.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 447.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 4.05 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (approximately 2.89 billion kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (around 393.1 million kg CO2e), and fuel and energy related activities (about 218 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, Darden Restaurants's reported Scope 1 emissions were approximately 375.8 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 442.4 million kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were about 358.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 426.9 million kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 345.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 424.5 million kg CO2e. Data for 2021 shows combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 683.3 million kg CO2e, while 2020 recorded combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of roughly 774.2 million kg CO2e. Darden Restaurants does not currently have publicly disclosed science-based targets or other formal climate reduction initiatives.
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