Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen, officially known as Sweetgreen, Inc., is a prominent player in the fast-casual dining industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint, with a strong presence in major urban areas across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Specialising in fresh, locally sourced salads and grain bowls, Sweetgreen distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and health-conscious eating. The brand's unique approach to food preparation and ingredient sourcing has garnered a loyal customer base, positioning it as a leader in the health-focused dining sector. With a focus on transparency and community engagement, Sweetgreen has achieved notable milestones, including significant funding rounds and a growing number of locations, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the modern dining experience.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sweetgreen's score of 18 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sweetgreen's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Sweetgreen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 134,008,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 122,635,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions included 12,067,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 4,694,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, and 5,242,000 kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products. Scope 1 emissions for the same year were approximately 12,737,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. In 2021, Sweetgreen's total emissions were about 20,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,524,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 15,476,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. Sweetgreen's emissions intensity per unit of revenue has shown a decreasing trend, with values of 320.0 kg CO2e per USD in 2021 and 300.0 kg CO2e per USD in 2022. However, without formal reduction targets or commitments, the company's long-term climate strategy remains unclear.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,524,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 19,115,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sweetgreen 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.
