Mitchells & Butlers plc, a leading name in the hotel and restaurant services industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1898, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the sector, operating a diverse portfolio of well-known brands across the UK and Ireland.
Specialising in casual dining and pub experiences, Mitchells & Butlers offers a unique blend of traditional and contemporary cuisine, catering to a wide range of customer preferences. With a commitment to quality and service, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful integration of various restaurant formats and a strong market presence.
Recognised for its innovative approach and customer-centric offerings, Mitchells & Butlers continues to set industry standards, making it a key competitor in the hospitality landscape.
+32 vs industry average
Mitchells And Butlers’s score of 57 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Mitchells And Butlers's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mitchells & Butlers, a UK-based company in the hotel and restaurant services industry, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 84.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 66.7 million kg CO2e. Their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2024, based on market-based reporting, were approximately 88 million kg CO2e, and location-based were around 151.2 million kg CO2e.
For 2023, Mitchells & Butlers reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 91.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 68.9 million kg CO2e. Their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2023 were approximately 93.3 million kg CO2e (market-based) and 160.2 million kg CO2e (location-based).
Mitchells & Butlers has set ambitious climate commitments. They aim to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040, with a baseline year of FY2019. This includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% by FY2030. Long-term, they commit to a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by FY2040 from their FY2019 baseline. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is working towards validating these targets.
Additional climate initiatives include a target of zero operational waste to landfill by 2030 and a target to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030 from their FY2019 baseline. They also aim to continue purchasing 100% renewable electricity and develop plans to remove gas from their estate while increasing on-site renewable energy generation.
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Mitchells And Butlers’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2040
100% reduction in scope 3 upstream
We have set challenging sustainability targets against which we will monitor our progress. Our strategy has been developed to align with the…
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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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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