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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.

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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.

26

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s score of 26 is higher than 50% 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. currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Panda Restaurant Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions by 30% by 2030, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments are part of a broader initiative to align with the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's dedication to sustainable practices and climate action. While specific emissions figures are not disclosed, the company's proactive approach to setting reduction targets reflects a growing trend within the restaurant industry to address climate change and enhance environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Panda Restaurant Group, 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 Restaurant Group, 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 Restaurant Group, 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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