Sweetgreen, officially known as Sweetgreen Inc., is a prominent player in the US hotel and restaurant services industry, specialising in healthy, sustainable fast-casual dining. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates across major regions, focusing on providing fresh, locally sourced salads and grain bowls that cater to health-conscious consumers. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has grown rapidly, establishing a reputation for its commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement.
The company's core offerings centre on customisable, nutritious meals made from high-quality ingredients, setting it apart in the competitive fast-food landscape. Recognised for its innovative approach to dining and strong market presence, Sweetgreen continues to lead in promoting healthy eating options within the hospitality sector. Its dedication to sustainability and customer experience has cemented its position as a notable leader in the industry.
-8 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Sweetgreen's reported carbon emissions
Sweetgreen, a company in the hotel and restaurant services industry headquartered in the US, has reported its carbon emissions for recent years.
For 2023, Sweetgreen's total combined Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 146.57 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 20.19 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 126.37 million kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were largely driven by purchased goods and services (about 67.68 million kg CO2e), followed by employee commute (about 12.57 million kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 8.37 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions data for 2023 were not disclosed.
In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 12.74 million kg CO2e, and its Scope 3 emissions were approximately 89.72 million kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2022 included purchased goods and services (about 63.41 million kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 26.23 million kg CO2e). As with 2023, Scope 2 emissions were not disclosed for 2022.
Sweetgreen's reported emissions for 2021 show Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5.52 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 76.31 million kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services accounted for the largest portion of Scope 3 emissions at approximately 46.80 million kg CO2e, with employee commute contributing about 7.79 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were also not disclosed for this year.
Regarding climate commitments, Sweetgreen has focused on emissions intensity reductions. Between 2019 and 2022, the company achieved a 12% decrease in emissions intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, despite an increase in absolute emissions due to the opening of 39 new restaurants. Data for 2020 and 2019 emissions are not available in the provided information.
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Sweetgreen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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