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Shakeshack

Shake Shack Inc., commonly known as Shake Shack, is a renowned American fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in New York City, US. Founded in 2004, Shake Shack has rapidly expanded its presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, establishing itself as a leader in the burger industry. Specialising in high-quality burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes, Shake Shack distinguishes itself through its commitment to using fresh, premium ingredients sourced from sustainable suppliers. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including its initial public offering in 2015, which marked a significant moment in its growth trajectory. With a strong market position, Shake Shack is celebrated for its innovative menu offerings and vibrant dining atmosphere, making it a favourite among burger enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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

Shakeshack's score of 25 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shakeshack's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shake Shack reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,626,000 kg CO2e, which includes 14,214,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 19,412,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. This marks a notable increase from 2021, when their total emissions were about 26,489,550 kg CO2e, comprising 12,134,200 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and approximately 14,355,350 kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions. Shake Shack has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their sustainability efforts. As a prominent player in the fast-casual dining sector, Shake Shack's emissions profile reflects the broader industry challenges in addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprints.

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12,134,200
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Scope 2
14,355,350
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shakeshack's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Shakeshack is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Shakeshack 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.

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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