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Panda Express, Inc.

Panda Express, Inc., a prominent player in the fast-casual dining sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a leader in the American Chinese cuisine market, known for its signature dishes such as Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef. With a commitment to quality and flavour, Panda Express offers a unique blend of traditional Chinese recipes and American culinary preferences, appealing to a diverse customer base. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including the opening of thousands of locations nationwide, solidifying its position as a go-to choice for quick, delicious meals. Recognised for its innovative approach to fast food, Panda Express continues to thrive in a competitive industry, making it a staple in the dining landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Panda Express, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Panda Express, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Panda Express, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Panda Express, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 324,929,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources, with Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion at about 4,645,000 kg CO2e and stationary combustion at approximately 15,175,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company’s Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to around 305,109,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Panda Express has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. As such, the company’s climate commitments remain unclear within the context of industry standards. Without defined goals, it is challenging to assess their long-term strategy for addressing climate change and reducing emissions.

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2023
Scope 1
19,820,000
Scope 2
305,109,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Panda Express, Inc.'s primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Panda Express, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Panda Express, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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