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updated 5 months ago

Panda Express, Inc.

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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.

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23

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Panda Express, Inc.'s score of 23 is higher than 57% 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

Panda Express, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company is classified as a current subsidiary and does not inherit emissions data from a parent organisation. Despite the absence of specific emissions figures, Panda Express has not outlined any formal climate commitments or reduction initiatives, such as Science-Based Targets (SBTi) or participation in climate pledges. This lack of data and commitments places Panda Express in a context where it may need to enhance its climate strategy to align with industry standards and expectations for corporate sustainability. As the fast-casual dining sector increasingly focuses on reducing carbon footprints, Panda Express may benefit from establishing clear climate goals and reporting frameworks to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship.

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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 very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Panda Express, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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