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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Dunkin' Brands'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.

23

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Dunkin' Brands's score of 23 is higher than 57% 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 data, with the most recent figures available from 2016. In that year, the company emitted approximately 2,656,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 5,221,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 combined. Notably, Dunkin' Brands has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data from previous years shows a trend of fluctuating emissions across all scopes. For instance, in 2015, the company reported approximately 2,955,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and a total of about 7,377,000 kg CO2e when combining Scope 1 and 2. The Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel, were also significant, with figures reaching approximately 2,565,000 kg CO2e in 2016. While Dunkin' Brands has not set formal reduction targets, the company is part of an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. As climate commitments evolve, it will be essential for Dunkin' Brands to establish clear goals to align with global climate action efforts.

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Dunkin' Brands 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.

Dunkin' Brands 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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