Panera Bread
Panera Bread, officially known as Panera LLC, is a prominent player in the fast-casual dining industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, the company has grown significantly, with a strong presence across North America, offering a diverse menu that includes freshly baked bread, salads, and soups. Renowned for its commitment to quality, Panera Bread distinguishes itself through its clean ingredients and innovative menu options, catering to health-conscious consumers. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its "Panera Cares" community model and a robust digital ordering system. With a market position as a leader in the fast-casual segment, Panera Bread continues to set trends in the industry, focusing on sustainability and customer experience, making it a favourite among diners seeking wholesome, delicious meals.
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Panera Bread's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Panera Bread reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,036,980,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 90,449,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 124,388,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of their emissions, about 1,822,142,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from franchises, business travel, employee commuting, purchased goods and services, and waste generated in operations. Comparatively, in 2022, total emissions were about 2,108,625,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 96,741,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 126,579,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,885,305,000 kg CO2e. Panera Bread has not set specific near-term or long-term reduction targets and is not committed to net-zero emissions. However, they are a member of the BA1.5 initiative, which indicates a commitment to align with a 1.5°C pathway. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Panera Bread Company, which is classified as a current subsidiary. Overall, while Panera Bread has made some progress in reducing emissions, their lack of formal reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 107,730,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 174,627,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,135,307,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Panera Bread 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.
