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 27 is higher than 93% 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 2023, Sweetgreen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,558,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 126,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across multiple years. In 2022, Sweetgreen's emissions were about 135,000,000 kg CO2e, with 12,737,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 122,635,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The trend indicates a slight increase in emissions, which may reflect growth in operations and revenue, which reached approximately 584,041,000 USD in 2023. Sweetgreen has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a need for further development in its sustainability strategy. The company’s emissions intensity per unit of revenue has shown a decreasing trend, with values of 300.0 kg CO2e per USD in 2022 and 320.0 kg CO2e per USD in 2021, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency relative to revenue generation. Overall, while Sweetgreen is actively reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential growth in its climate strategy.
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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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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.
