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.
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.
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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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.
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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.
