Public Profile

Del Taco

Del Taco, officially known as Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, specialising in Mexican-American cuisine. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates primarily in California and other western states, serving a diverse customer base since its founding in 1964. Del Taco is renowned for its unique blend of traditional Mexican dishes and American fast food, offering a menu that includes tacos, burritos, and a variety of fresh ingredients. The brand distinguishes itself with its commitment to quality, featuring items like the famous Del Taco and the innovative "Epic Burritos." With a strong market presence, Del Taco has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its 100% fresh, never frozen beef. This dedication to quality and flavour has solidified its position as a favourite among fast-food enthusiasts, making it a key competitor in the quick-service restaurant sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Del Taco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Del Taco's score of 18 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Del Taco's reported carbon emissions

Del Taco, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or initiatives. However, the fast-food industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. As such, Del Taco may be expected to align with industry trends by developing climate commitments in the future. For now, the absence of emissions data highlights a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding their environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Del Taco's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is 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. Del Taco is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Del Taco 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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