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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Sweetgreen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,568,000 kg CO2e, with 20,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 126,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 134,002,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 12,737,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 122,635,000 kg CO2e. Despite the rise in absolute emissions, Sweetgreen achieved a 12% reduction in emissions intensity from 2019 to 2022, indicating a commitment to improving operational efficiency as they expanded their restaurant footprint. This reduction was noted in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting their efforts to mitigate climate impact while growing their business. Sweetgreen's emissions profile highlights the predominance of Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of activities including purchased goods and services (67,677,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (12,565,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (8,369,000 kg CO2e). The company has not disclosed specific targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but continues to focus on reducing emissions intensity as part of its near-term climate commitments. Overall, Sweetgreen's approach demonstrates a proactive stance towards sustainability, balancing growth with environmental responsibility.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
