The Cheesecake Factory

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is The Cheesecake Factory doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 61

The Cheesecake Factory has a DitchCarbon Score of 61 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, which measures the greenhouse gas emissions relative to its activities. A higher score suggests that The Cheesecake Factory is making significant efforts to reduce its carbon intensity and improve its environmental impact.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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The Cheesecake Factory, a company in the retail sector, has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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The Cheesecake Factory operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are positively influenced by the country’s overall lower environmental impact.
13.62%

...this company is doing 13.62% better in emissions than the industry average.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, founded in 1978, is a pioneer in the upscale casual dining industry, headquartered in Calabasas Hills, California. The company operates across the United States, offering a variety of career opportunities in its restaurant and bakery divisions, including management roles and specialized positions in various corporate departments. With additional bakery facilities in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, The Cheesecake Factory produces a wide range of cheesecakes and distributes them to various wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory could reduce its emissions by transitioning to renewable energy sources for all purchased electricity, heat, steam, and cooling, potentially cutting emissions by 30%.

Good news, Cheesecake Factory has embraced SBTi commitments

The Cheesecake Factory has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop and implement strategies to significantly lower its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.
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