Just Salad
Just Salad, a prominent player in the fast-casual dining industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across major urban regions. Founded in 2006, the company has established itself as a leader in providing fresh, customisable salads and bowls, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious meal options. With a commitment to sustainability, Just Salad stands out through its unique reusable bowl programme, encouraging eco-friendly practices among its patrons. The brand's focus on high-quality ingredients and innovative flavour combinations has garnered a loyal customer base, positioning it as a go-to choice for those prioritising healthy eating. Notable achievements include rapid expansion and recognition for its contributions to the fast-casual sector, solidifying Just Salad's reputation as a pioneer in the salad-centric dining experience.
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Just Salad's score of 24 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Just Salad's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Just Salad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,429 kg CO2e. This figure includes 195 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily stem from direct operations, and 3,542 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 21,692 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain and other activities, including 14,554 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, Just Salad's total emissions were approximately 17,265 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 193 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,300 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 14,772 kg CO2e. This indicates a rise in emissions from 2022 to 2023, particularly in Scope 3 emissions. Despite the increase in emissions, Just Salad has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the food service industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet specific commitments from Just Salad remain unclear.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,509,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 13,549,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Just Salad 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.
