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Brinker International Inc

Common Name
Brinker International
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
83,840
Ticker
EAT
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Brinker International Inc. is a prominent player in the casual dining restaurant sector, owning and operating well-known brands such as Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. Based in Dallas...

Brinker International's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Brinker International 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

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

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Brinker International's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Brinker International's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Brinker International's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBrinker International amounted to342,353metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brinker Internationaldecreased by 3.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Brinker International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Brinker International's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brinker International were 140,893 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Brinker International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Brinker International's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Brinker International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Brinker International's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Brinker International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 201,460 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

Has Brinker International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Brinker International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based)have decreased by 19.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Brinker International's Scope 2 emissions(Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Brinker International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Brinker International use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Brinker International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Brinker International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Brinker International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Brinker International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,893 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,384 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 26.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Brinker International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CRestaurant Brands InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 128,994 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,406Scope 1 Intensity: 15.35 tCO2e/$MCheesecake 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: 2024Scope 1: 51,849 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,059Scope 1 Intensity: 25.18 tCO2e/$MStarbucksYear: 2024Scope 1: 395,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,176Scope 1 Intensity: 10.94 tCO2e/$MYum! BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,549Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MShake ShackYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,006 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,253Scope 1 Intensity: 14.37 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MSweetgreenYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MBallYear: 2024Scope 1: 387,349 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,795Scope 1 Intensity: 32.84 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MLKQYear: 2024Scope 1: 258,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,355Scope 1 Intensity: 18.02 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,373Scope 1 Intensity: 20.32 tCO2e/$MWingstopYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 626Scope 1 Intensity: 3.72 tCO2e/$MBorgwarnerYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,119 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,086Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MPackaging Corp of AmericaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,383Scope 1 Intensity: 238.57 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,706Scope 1 Intensity: 22.59 tCO2e/$MNorwegian Cruise Line HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,242,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,480Scope 1 Intensity: 342.07 tCO2e/$MWayfairYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,947 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,851Scope 1 Intensity: 1.35 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$M

How does Brinker International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Brinker International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 26.17 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.86, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Brinker International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Brinker International ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Brinker International is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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