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updated a month ago

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., commonly known as Panda Express, is a leading player in the fast-casual dining industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1983, the company has grown significantly, with a strong presence across North America and beyond, operating over 2,000 locations. Specialising in American Chinese cuisine, Panda Express is renowned for its unique offerings, including the iconic Orange Chicken and a variety of fresh, flavourful dishes that cater to diverse palates. The brand's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as a market leader in the fast-casual segment. With a focus on customer experience and community engagement, Panda Restaurant Group has achieved notable milestones, including numerous awards for its culinary excellence and corporate responsibility initiatives.

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How does Panda Restaurant Group, 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.

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower 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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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As such, there are no specific figures or scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) to report. In the absence of concrete emissions data or climate commitments, it is unclear how Panda Restaurant Group is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the restaurant industry. The lack of transparency regarding emissions and reduction strategies may reflect broader industry challenges in sustainability reporting.

How Carbon Intensive is Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s primary industry is Hospitality, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Restaurant Group, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'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.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. 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.

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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