Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc
Arcos Dorados Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arcos Dorados Holdings amounted to 217,682 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
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arcos Dorados Holdings decreased by 12.65%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Arcos Dorados Holdings were 111,175 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 106,507 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
What methodology does Arcos Dorados Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported 5,779,927 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,779,927 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Arcos Dorados Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 111,175 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,470 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.87 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Arcos Dorados Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.51, 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 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Arcos Dorados Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Arcos Dorados Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Arcos Dorados Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 5,997,609 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Arcos Dorados Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.37% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.85%.a