Public Profile

Portillo's

Portillo's, officially known as Portillo's Hot Dogs, is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in the United States. Established in 1963 in Villa Park, Illinois, the company has expanded its footprint across major operational regions, particularly in the Midwest and California. Specialising in Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and a variety of classic American fare, Portillo's stands out for its commitment to quality and authentic flavours. Over the years, Portillo's has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2021, solidifying its position in the competitive fast-casual dining industry. With a loyal customer base and a reputation for exceptional service, Portillo's continues to thrive, offering a unique dining experience that celebrates its rich culinary heritage.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Portillo's'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Portillo's's score of 13 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Portillo's's reported carbon emissions

Portillo's, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures on their emissions, it is unclear how they are addressing their carbon footprint. However, the absence of documented reduction initiatives or climate pledges suggests that Portillo's may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the fast-casual dining industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it will be important for Portillo's to establish clear commitments and measurable targets to align with industry standards and consumer expectations regarding climate action.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Portillo's's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Portillo's is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Portillo's is not committed to any 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.

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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