Toast
Toast, Inc., commonly referred to as Toast, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, primarily serving the restaurant industry. Founded in 2012, Toast has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management software sectors, with a strong presence across major operational regions in North America. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including POS systems, payment processing, and restaurant management tools, all designed to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Toast's unique cloud-based platform integrates various functionalities, allowing restaurant owners to manage their businesses efficiently from a single interface. With notable achievements such as significant funding rounds and a growing customer base, Toast has established itself as a market leader, empowering restaurants to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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Toast's score of 19 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Toast's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Toast reported total carbon emissions of approximately 279,583,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 459,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions accounted for approximately 279,583,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were also significant, totalling around 459,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services. In 2022, Toast's total emissions were approximately 156,745,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 242,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 156,745,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 57,991,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reliance on upstream activities. For 2021, Toast's emissions were reported at approximately 210,937,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 509,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 210,937,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were around 39,090,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Toast has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the need for further transparency and commitment in addressing their carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 509,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 210,937,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 39,090,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Toast is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
