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Hospitality
US
updated 24 days ago

Taco Bell Corp.

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Taco Bell Corp., a prominent player in the fast-food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1962, Taco Bell has established itself as a leader in Mexican-inspired cuisine, offering a diverse menu that includes tacos, burritos, and nachos, all known for their bold flavours and innovative combinations. With a commitment to quality and affordability, Taco Bell has introduced unique offerings such as the Crunchwrap Supreme and the Doritos Locos Tacos, which have garnered a loyal customer base. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its expansion into international markets and the introduction of vegetarian and vegan options, reflecting evolving consumer preferences. As a result, Taco Bell continues to maintain a strong market position, celebrated for its creativity and adaptability in the competitive fast-food landscape.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Taco Bell Corp.'s score of 54 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Taco Bell Corp.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Yum! Brands, Inc.

Taco Bell Corp., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its parent company's sustainability initiatives, Taco Bell is aligned with various climate pledges and targets set by Yum! Brands, Inc. This includes commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Taco Bell itself have not been disclosed. The emissions data and climate strategies are cascaded from Yum! Brands, Inc., which is actively engaged in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reporting and reduction efforts. In summary, while Taco Bell Corp. does not provide specific emissions figures or reduction targets, it is part of a broader corporate strategy under Yum! Brands, Inc. that focuses on sustainability and climate action.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
35,429,620
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Scope 2
153,093,820
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
33,943,024,690
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0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Taco Bell Corp.'s primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Taco Bell Corp. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Taco Bell Corp. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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