In 2025, Brinker International conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 144,584a | 107,779a | 106,646a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 28,916.8a | 20,478.01a | 20,262.74a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Brinker International generated a total of 144,584metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 20% of Brinker International's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 80% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Brinker International reported a total waste generation of 144,584 metric tonnes, of which 20% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Brinker International may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives.a
Since 2023, Brinker International's total waste generation increased by 35.57%, including a 34.15%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Brinker International's waste recovery rate increased by 5.26%, including a 5.26% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Brinker International has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2025. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.