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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Industry Benchmark
Panera Bread's score of 22 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Panera Bread's reported carbon emissions
As of 2022, Panera Bread reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,108,625,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 96,741,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 122,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 1,885,305,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. In recent years, Panera has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, indicating its commitment to align with climate science and limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, it has not set a net-zero target or specified a timeline for achieving significant emissions reductions. Panera's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined was reported at 48.0 kg CO2e per square foot in 2022, reflecting their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their environmental impact. The company continues to engage in sustainability initiatives within the restaurant and leisure sector, aiming to enhance its climate commitments in the future.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 259,298,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Panera Bread is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
