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Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, commonly known as Cracker Barrel, is a prominent American restaurant and retail chain headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. Founded in 1969, the company has established itself as a leader in the casual dining industry, particularly in the Southern United States, where it operates over 660 locations. Cracker Barrel is renowned for its homestyle cooking, featuring a menu rich in traditional Southern fare, alongside a unique retail store offering a variety of gifts and nostalgic items. The brand's commitment to quality and a warm, welcoming atmosphere has garnered a loyal customer base, making it a staple for families and travellers alike. With a focus on comfort food and a distinctive country-themed dining experience, Cracker Barrel has achieved notable recognition, including consistent rankings in customer satisfaction. Its blend of dining and shopping creates a unique market position, setting it apart from typical restaurant chains.

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38

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Cracker Barrel's score of 38 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cracker Barrel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cracker Barrel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,296,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions totalled about 99,661,000 kg CO2e, primarily from stationary combustion (about 72,989,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (about 21,036,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 194,725,000 kg CO2e. The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 1,207,225,000 kg CO2e, largely driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 944,044,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 58,356,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Cracker Barrel's emissions were slightly lower, totalling around 1,295,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 90,153,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 239,307,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Overall, Cracker Barrel's emissions data highlights the significant environmental impact of its operations, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations.

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267,237,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cracker Barrel's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is 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 Cracker Barrel is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cracker Barrel 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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