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Dunkin' Brands

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of the iconic Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, is headquartered in the United States, with a significant presence across North America and beyond. Founded in 1950, Dunkin' has evolved into a leading player in the quick-service restaurant industry, primarily focusing on coffee and baked goods. Renowned for its signature coffee blends and a diverse range of doughnuts, Dunkin' differentiates itself through its commitment to quality and convenience. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of innovative menu items and a robust digital ordering system. With a strong market position, Dunkin' continues to expand its footprint, serving millions of customers daily and solidifying its reputation as a go-to destination for coffee lovers and snack enthusiasts alike.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Dunkin' Brands's score of 28 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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Dunkin' Brands's reported carbon emissions

Dunkin' Brands, headquartered in the US, has reported significant carbon emissions over the years, with the most recent data available from 2016. In that year, the company emitted approximately 5,221,000 kg CO2e in total from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel, accounted for about 2,565,000 kg CO2e. In 2015, Dunkin' Brands recorded total emissions of around 7,377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 3 emissions from business travel at approximately 4,422,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual reduction in emissions from 2010, where total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 6,615,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions of approximately 15,596,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Dunkin' Brands has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, highlighting its awareness of the broader impact of its operations on climate change. Overall, while Dunkin' Brands has made strides in reducing its emissions over the years, further commitments and initiatives would be beneficial in addressing its carbon footprint more aggressively.

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15,596,083,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dunkin' Brands's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Dunkin' Brands is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Dunkin' Brands 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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