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.
-7 vs industry average
Sweetgreen’s score of 18 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Hospitality has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Hospitality industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
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) and employee commuting (12,565,000 kg CO2e). Despite an increase in absolute emissions due to the opening of 39 new restaurants, Sweetgreen achieved a 12% reduction in emissions intensity from 2019 to 2022, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This demonstrates the company's commitment to improving operational efficiency while expanding its footprint. Sweetgreen's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability and climate commitments, although specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets have not been established.
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Sweetgreen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2022
12% reduction in Scope 1
Although absolute emissions increased as we opened 39 new restaurants, emissions intensity decreased by 12% from 2019.
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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