Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., commonly known as Ruth's Chris Steak House, is a premier dining establishment headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1965, the company has established itself as a leader in the fine dining industry, specialising in high-quality steaks and exceptional service. With a significant presence across major operational regions, including the United States and international locations, Ruth's Chris has become synonymous with a luxurious dining experience. The brand is renowned for its signature sizzling steaks, expertly prepared and served in an elegant atmosphere. Key milestones in its history include the expansion of its franchise model and the introduction of innovative menu offerings that cater to diverse palates. Ruth's Hospitality Group has consistently maintained a strong market position, earning accolades for its culinary excellence and commitment to guest satisfaction.
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Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.'s score of 38 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Ruth's Hospitality Group has not publicly outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Darden Restaurants, Inc., which is known for its sustainability efforts. However, without specific figures or commitments from Ruth's Hospitality Group itself, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of its carbon footprint or climate action plans. In summary, while Ruth's Hospitality Group is part of a larger corporate family that may have sustainability initiatives, it currently lacks publicly available emissions data and defined climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 313,827,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 470,107,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 35% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. 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.