Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc

Common Name
Arcos Dorados Holdings
Country
Uruguay
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
N/A
Ticker
ARCO
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is a huge player in the fast-food industry, serving as the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee. The company holds exclusive rights to operate and manage McDon...

Arcos Dorados Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Arcos Dorados Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arcos Dorados Holdings amounted to 249,197 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Arcos Dorados Holdings were 141,789 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

What are Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 107,408 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

What methodology does Arcos Dorados Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported 5,468,527 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of Arcos Dorados Holdings includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in , demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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What are Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,468,527 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 141,789 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,332 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 32.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5002,00020,000200,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SCDJCheesecake FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 27.74 tCO2e/$MWendy'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,246Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MPapa John's InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,136Scope 1 Intensity: 24.40 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MSSSuper Hi InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,421 tCO2eRevenue: $M 778Scope 1 Intensity: 9.54 tCO2e/$MHellofreshYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,408Scope 1 Intensity: 7.77 tCO2e/$MDomino's Pizza EnterprisesYear: 2023Scope 1: 30,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,563Scope 1 Intensity: 19.33 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MCafe De Coral HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,111Scope 1 Intensity: 15.71 tCO2e/$MJubilant FoodworksYear: 2025Scope 1: 48,316 tCO2eRevenue: $M 902Scope 1 Intensity: 53.57 tCO2e/$MGreggsYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,528Scope 1 Intensity: 14.92 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MSweetgreenYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,471Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MDDDevyani InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 28,363 tCO2eRevenue: $M 576Scope 1 Intensity: 49.25 tCO2e/$MJJJiumaojiu International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 921Scope 1 Intensity: 24.49 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,632Scope 1 Intensity: 22.39 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MWingstopYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 460Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MSkylark HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,984 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,509Scope 1 Intensity: 41.45 tCO2e/$MMitchells & ButlersYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,493Scope 1 Intensity: 24.20 tCO2e/$MArcos Dorados HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 141,789 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,332Scope 1 Intensity: 32.73 tCO2e/$M

How does Arcos Dorados Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 32.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 19.33 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Arcos Dorados Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Arcos Dorados Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 5,717,724 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. a

The largest contributor to Arcos Dorados Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.48%. a

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