Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel, a US-based company operating in the hotel and restaurant services sector, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e for the fiscal year ending 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

In 2024, Cracker Barrel's Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 99.66 million kg CO2e, primarily driven by stationary combustion (about 72.99 million kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 21.04 million kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, from purchased electricity, were approximately 194.73 million kg CO2e. The most significant portion of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to about 1.21 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest category at approximately 944.04 million kg CO2e. Employee commute also contributed a substantial amount, about 58.36 million kg CO2e.

For the fiscal year ending 2023, Cracker Barrel reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 90.15 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 239.31 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not fully disclosed for this year.

The company's climate commitments include a focus on reducing its environmental impact. Cracker Barrel has published energy intensity data related to its operations, with figures such as 0.05295471 for 2024 and 0.05016762 for 2023, indicated as energy intensity per square metre. While specific, long-term reduction targets are not detailed in the provided information, the company's reporting on its emissions across all scopes demonstrates an awareness of its carbon footprint within the hotel and restaurant services industry.