Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chipotle Mexican Grill amounted to 322,709 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
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chipotle Mexican Grill increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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. a b
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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 164,183 tCO₂e 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. a b
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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 9 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 emissions have increased by 33.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
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 tCO₂e (85.59%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 164,669 tCO₂e (3.38%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 137,862 tCO₂e (2.83%)
Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,314 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e 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 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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