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Max Burgers, a prominent player in the hotel and restaurant services industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and has established a strong presence across the Nordic region. Founded in 1968, Max Burgers has become synonymous with quality fast food, particularly known for its gourmet burgers and commitment to sustainability.
The company prides itself on offering a diverse menu that includes vegetarian and vegan options, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on fresh ingredients and innovative recipes, Max Burgers has garnered a loyal customer base and achieved notable milestones, including being the first burger chain in the world to offer a fully plant-based menu.
As a leader in the fast-food sector, Max Burgers continues to expand its footprint while maintaining its dedication to environmental responsibility and customer satisfaction.
+20 vs industry average
Max Burgers’s score of 46 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
MAX Burgers, a Swedish hotel and restaurant services company, reported total emissions of approximately 201,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Of this, about 372,000 kg CO2e were from Scope 1, approximately 1,378,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 199,258,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of their Scope 3 emissions in 2023 came from purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 176,049,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, MAX Burgers's total emissions have shown fluctuation, with approximately 198,330,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and around 187,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The earliest disclosed emissions data for MAX Burgers is from 2007, with total emissions of about 40,000,000 kg CO2e.
MAX Burgers is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. The company aims for climate neutrality by removing 100% of emissions from its entire value chain by 2050, with an additional 10% removal to be climate positive (targets cascaded from MAX Burgers AB). They have a long-term goal to cut food emissions by 67% by 2050, using 2020 as a baseline year. This translates to an aim to reduce the carbon footprint from sold food to the equivalent of 0.66 kg CO2e per 1000 kilocalories by 2050, representing a 67% reduction from their 2020 estimate. Additionally, MAX Burgers has a near-term intensity target to achieve a 38% CO2e reduction per 1000 kcal in Scope 1 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2023 baseline.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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