Olive Garden Sustainability Profile
Olive Garden, a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., is a prominent player in the casual dining industry, specialising in Italian-American cuisine. Founded in 1982, the company is headquartered in the United States and operates over 800 locations across North America. Known for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere, Olive Garden offers a diverse menu featuring signature dishes such as unlimited breadsticks, fresh salads, and a variety of pasta options, all crafted with quality ingredients. The brand has achieved notable recognition for its commitment to customer satisfaction and culinary excellence, positioning itself as a leader in the casual dining sector. With a focus on providing a unique dining experience, Olive Garden continues to innovate while maintaining its core values of hospitality and quality, making it a beloved choice for families and food enthusiasts alike.
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Olive Garden, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The absence of emissions figures indicates a lack of publicly reported metrics on their carbon footprint, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. However, Olive Garden is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. As part of Darden's broader sustainability efforts, Olive Garden is expected to align with industry standards and practices regarding climate action, although specific reduction targets or achievements for Olive Garden itself have not been disclosed. Darden Restaurants, Inc. has been involved in various sustainability initiatives, but details on specific emissions reductions or commitments cascaded to Olive Garden are not provided. The lack of data suggests that Olive Garden may still be developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. In summary, while Olive Garden has not reported specific emissions data or reduction targets, it operates under the umbrella of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which may guide its environmental commitments in the future.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 313,827,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 470,107,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Olive Garden's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Olive Garden's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Olive Garden has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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