Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, commonly known as Krispy Kreme, is a renowned American doughnut company headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1937, the brand has become a staple in the global doughnut industry, with a significant presence across the United States and various international markets. Specialising in a wide range of doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is particularly famous for its Original Glazed® doughnut, which is celebrated for its light, fluffy texture and sweet glaze. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its Hot Light system, which signals when fresh doughnuts are available, enhancing the customer experience. With a strong market position, Krispy Kreme continues to innovate and expand its product offerings, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the sweet treat sector.
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Krispy Kreme's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Krispy Kreme reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,038,740 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 46,688,070 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 25,124,710 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 47,450,170 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 25% and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Krispy Kreme's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a 46% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. The company is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, although specific data for these emissions has not been disclosed. These commitments demonstrate Krispy Kreme's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, contributing to broader industry efforts to achieve sustainability goals.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,371,580 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,553,970 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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