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Wingstop

Wingstop Inc., commonly known as Wingstop, is a prominent player in the fast-casual dining industry, specialising in chicken wings. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in the United States, Wingstop has expanded its operations across major regions, including North America and internationally. The brand is renowned for its diverse range of flavours, offering customers a unique experience with each bite. With a commitment to quality, Wingstop serves freshly cooked, made-to-order wings, complemented by hand-cut fries and a selection of dipping sauces. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid franchise growth and recognition as a leader in the chicken wing segment. Wingstop's dedication to flavour innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its market position, making it a favourite among wing enthusiasts.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Wingstop's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

35

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Wingstop's score of 35 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wingstop's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wingstop reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,844,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,843,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Wingstop is also committed to measuring and addressing its Scope 3 emissions, although specific data on these emissions has not been disclosed.

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2,001,000
Scope 2
2,843,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wingstop's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Wingstop is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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