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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In 2023, Sweetgreen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,568,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 20,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and a significant 126,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (67,677,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (20,568,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (12,565,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Sweetgreen's emissions were about 135,005,000 kg CO2e, with 12,737,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 122,635,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a slight increase in total emissions year-on-year. Sweetgreen has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in assessing its carbon footprint and has reported emissions data across multiple years, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 5,524,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - |
Scope 3 | 101,921,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sweetgreen 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.