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Toast Inc., commonly referred to as Toast, is a prominent American software publisher specialising in point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company serves a diverse range of hospitality businesses across North America, offering cloud-based technology tailored to the foodservice industry. Founded in 2012, Toast has rapidly established itself as a leader in restaurant technology, with notable milestones including its IPO in 2021.
The company's core products encompass POS systems, online ordering, payroll, and inventory management, all designed to streamline restaurant operations. What sets Toast apart is its integrated platform that combines hardware and software, enabling restaurants to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Recognised for its innovative approach, Toast holds a significant market position within the hospitality software sector, continually advancing its offerings to meet evolving industry needs.
53
DitchCarbon score
+4 vs industry average
Toast’s score of 53 is higher than 60% 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
Very Low
Software Publishers is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.269
20182025
The Software Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Toast's reported carbon emissions
Toast, a US-based software publisher, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions at 317,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions at 37,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, their total reported emissions were approximately 156.4 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of 436,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 27,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 156 million kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 in 2024 included 'purchased goods and services' at 69.36 million kg CO2e and 'use of sold products' at 69.98 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Toast's total reported emissions were approximately 136.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 21,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 135.6 million kg CO2e. In 2022, total reported emissions were approximately 211.6 million kg CO2e, consisting of Scope 1 emissions of 509,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 137,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 210.9 million kg CO2e. For 2021, Toast reported Scope 1 emissions of 285,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 467,000 kg CO2e, along with partial Scope 3 data including 1.45 million kg CO2e from business travel and 1.27 million kg CO2e from employee commute.
Toast has not publicly disclosed any specific climate reduction targets or commitments, such as Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or participation in the Climate Pledge.
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Toast’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
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