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 score of 21 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 data reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with emissions disclosed for both scopes. Krispy Kreme has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease Scope 1 emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by the same year. These targets are part of their broader strategy to mitigate climate change and align with industry standards. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Krispy Kreme, Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. The company is actively working towards measuring and addressing its Scope 3 emissions, although specific data on these emissions has not yet been disclosed. Krispy Kreme's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming to contribute positively to global climate goals while maintaining operational efficiency.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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