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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated a month ago

International Dairy Queen, Inc.

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International Dairy Queen, Inc., commonly known as Dairy Queen or DQ, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1940, the company has established itself as a leader in soft-serve ice cream and quick-service meals, with a significant presence across North America and various international markets. Dairy Queen is renowned for its signature Blizzard treats, classic burgers, and crispy chicken strips, setting itself apart with a unique blend of quality and innovation. Over the decades, the brand has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of the first drive-thru service in the 1980s, enhancing customer convenience. With thousands of locations worldwide, Dairy Queen continues to maintain a strong market position, celebrated for its commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement. The brand's legacy and ongoing success reflect its ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does International Dairy Queen, Inc.'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 Food Product Manufacturing 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

International Dairy Queen, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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International Dairy Queen, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

International Dairy Queen, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be influenced by the parent company's sustainability initiatives. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from International Dairy Queen, Inc. at this time. The absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. In the broader context of the food service industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies, which may indicate a future direction for International Dairy Queen, Inc. as well.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. International Dairy Queen, Inc.'s primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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 International Dairy Queen, Inc. 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.

International Dairy Queen, Inc. 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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