In 2024, Cheesecake Factory 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 93,416a | 88,852a | 92,953a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 24,295a | 22,986a | 23,916a | |
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 2024, Cheesecake Factory generated a total of 93,416metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 26.01% of Cheesecake Factory's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 73.99% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Cheesecake Factory reported a total waste generation of 93,416 metric tonnes, of which 26.01% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Cheesecake Factory is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2019, Cheesecake Factory's total waste generation increased by 7.88%, including a 5.14%increase in 2024, 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, Cheesecake Factory's waste recovery rate increased by 58.58%, while holding steady in 2024, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, Cheesecake Factory’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.