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updated 24 days ago

Royal Cup Coffee Sustainability Profile

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Royal Cup Coffee, a prominent player in the specialty coffee industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1896, the company has established itself as a leader in sourcing, roasting, and distributing high-quality coffee and tea products. With a strong operational presence across various regions, Royal Cup Coffee serves a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, and offices. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that each cup of coffee not only delights the palate but also supports farmers and communities. Royal Cup Coffee's unique offerings include a wide range of blends and single-origin coffees, crafted to meet the evolving tastes of consumers. With over a century of experience, Royal Cup Coffee continues to innovate, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of premium coffee solutions.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Royal Cup Coffee's score of 18 is lower than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Cup Coffee's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Royal Cup Coffee reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,911,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 7,405,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 3,089,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 417,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions, Royal Cup Coffee has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Royal Cup Coffee's commitment to sustainability is evident, but further details on their climate strategies or pledges are currently unavailable. As the coffee industry increasingly focuses on climate action, Royal Cup Coffee's future initiatives will be crucial in aligning with broader environmental goals.

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2021
Scope 1
7,405,000
Scope 2
3,089,000
Scope 3
417,000

How Carbon Intensive is Royal Cup Coffee's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Cup Coffee's primary industry is Beverage Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Royal Cup Coffee's Location?

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Very high
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 Royal Cup Coffee is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Royal Cup Coffee's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Royal Cup Coffee has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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