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Chefs' Warehouse Inc

Common Name
Chefs' Warehouse
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
5,029
Ticker
CHEF
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a leading distributor of specialty food and culinary products. It primarily serves the foodservice industry, focusing on high-quality and unique ingredients that cater to...

Chefs' Warehouse's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Chefs' Warehouse 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, Chefs' Warehouse has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024
Total Scope 1
14,838a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
14,713a
Location-Based
14,575a
Total Scope 3
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
3.9107a
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a. Chefs' Warehouse's TCFD Report 2024

Insights into Chefs' Warehouse's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chefs' Warehouse amounted to 29,413 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

Chefs' Warehouse's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chefs' Warehouse's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chefs' Warehouse were 14,838 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

What are Chefs' Warehouse's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Chefs' Warehouse reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,713 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 14,575 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

What methodology does Chefs' Warehouse use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Chefs' Warehouse reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Chefs' Warehouse's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Chefs' Warehouse’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Chefs' Warehouse reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,838 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,794 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.91 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Chefs' Warehouse's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,000100,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101001,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Famous BrandsYear: 2026Scope 1: 14,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 25.84 tCO2e/$MFinatisYear: 2023Scope 1: 755,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19Scope 1 Intensity: 40,125.55 tCO2e/$MOrseroYear: 2025Scope 1: 234,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,999Scope 1 Intensity: 117.23 tCO2e/$MAcomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,674 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,418Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 145,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,103Scope 1 Intensity: 28.55 tCO2e/$MWeis MarketsYear: 2023Scope 1: 116,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,697Scope 1 Intensity: 24.85 tCO2e/$MSpectrum Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,919Scope 1 Intensity: 8.44 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,893Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MCal-Maine FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 204,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 87.94 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,705 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 18.26 tCO2e/$MCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2025Scope 1: 242,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,313Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2025Scope 1: 91,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,952Scope 1 Intensity: 5.71 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,094Scope 1 Intensity: 3.13 tCO2e/$MMETRO AGYear: 2024Scope 1: 380,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,659Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,863Scope 1 Intensity: 224.75 tCO2e/$MGreenyardYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,431 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,805Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MB&S GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,515Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,021 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 6.06 tCO2e/$MMarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MChefs' WarehouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.91 tCO2e/$M

How does Chefs' Warehouse's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Chefs' Warehouse reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.37, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Chefs' Warehouse rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Chefs' Warehouse ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Chefs' Warehouse among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

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