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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc

Common Name
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
130,000
Ticker
CMG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a leading fast-casual restaurant company specializing in Mexican-inspired cuisine. Renowned for its focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and customizable menu optio...

Chipotle Mexican Grill's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill 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).

Chipotle Mexican Grill has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Chipotle Mexican Grill's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Chipotle Mexican Grill's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Chipotle Mexican Grill's Sustainability Report 2022
b. Chipotle Mexican Grill's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofChipotle Mexican Grill amounted to322,709metric 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 Chipotle Mexican Grillincreased by 7.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e+1%+7%+9%+6%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chipotle Mexican Grill were 158,526 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 35.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45,337 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 164,183 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 26.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chipotle Mexican Grill's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Chipotle Mexican Grill use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported 4,865,709 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Chipotle Mexican Grill includes a breakdown across 9of 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

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+3%+8%-4%-2%+27%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,865,709 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 99.03%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.97%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Chipotle Mexican Grill reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 33.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions increased by 27.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chipotle Mexican Grill disclose?

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,164,404 tCOâ‚‚e(85.59%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 164,669 tCOâ‚‚e(3.38%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 137,862 tCOâ‚‚e(2.83%)

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(85.6%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(2.8%)Waste Generated inOperations (Cat. 5)(3.4%)

Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 158,526 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,314 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00020,000200,0001,000,000Scope 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: $M 2,246Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MBurlington StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.99 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,253Scope 1 Intensity: 14.37 tCO2e/$MRivian AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,082 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,970Scope 1 Intensity: 6.46 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MeBayYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,098 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,282Scope 1 Intensity: 0.50 tCO2e/$MTapestryYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,672Scope 1 Intensity: 0.69 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MSweetgreenYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$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: $M 14,086Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MO'Reilly AutomotiveYear: 2024Scope 1: 296,903 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,708Scope 1 Intensity: 17.77 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,706Scope 1 Intensity: 22.59 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MExpedia GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MKohlsYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,653 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,221Scope 1 Intensity: 2.88 tCO2e/$MPultegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,949Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$M

How does Chipotle Mexican Grill's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.36, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Chipotle Mexican Grill rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a total carbon footprint of 5,188,418 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25.84% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Chipotle Mexican Grill's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.16%.a

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