Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
Chipotle Mexican Grill's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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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Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chipotle Mexican Grill amounted to 300,035 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chipotle Mexican Grill increased by 10.06%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chipotle Mexican Grill were 145,478 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 24.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.9%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60,417 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 154,557 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 19.49%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Chipotle Mexican Grill use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported 4,099,748 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
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 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,099,748 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.83% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.17% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 12.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chipotle Mexican Grill disclose?
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,485,653 tCOâ‚‚e (85.02%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 149,746 tCOâ‚‚e (3.65%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 146,962 tCOâ‚‚e (3.58%)
Chipotle Mexican Grill's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a total carbon footprint of 4,399,783 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.54% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Chipotle Mexican Grill's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.51%.