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 carbon emissions of approximately 20,190,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 126,368,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 67,677,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 12,565,000 kg CO2e), and capital goods (around 20,568,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 12,737,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 122,635,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend of increasing emissions alongside revenue growth, which reached about 584,041,000 USD in 2023. Sweetgreen has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. The absence of a climate pledge suggests a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry context.
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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.
