Sweetgreen Sustainability Profile
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 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sweetgreen's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,568,000 kg CO2e, comprising 20,190,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 126,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes significant 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 approximately 140,420,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 12,737,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 127,683,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in total emissions year-on-year, primarily driven by the opening of 39 new restaurants. Despite the rise in absolute emissions, Sweetgreen achieved a 12% reduction in emissions intensity from 2019 to 2022 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, demonstrating a commitment to improving operational efficiency amidst growth. Sweetgreen's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organisation. The company has not set specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets but continues to focus on reducing emissions intensity as part of its climate commitments.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 24% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sweetgreen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sweetgreen has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
