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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Industry Benchmark
Krispy Kreme's score of 7 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Krispy Kreme's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Krispy Kreme reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,560,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 25,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 47,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2021, when the company emitted about 65,926,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,372,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 44,554,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Krispy Kreme has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Krispy Kreme's future strategies will be crucial in addressing climate change and reducing its overall emissions.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 21,372,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 44,554,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Krispy Kreme 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.
