Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
Chipotle Mexican Grill Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill 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 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Chipotle Mexican Grill's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill generated a total of 417,319 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 47.82% of Chipotle Mexican Grill's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 52.18% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Chipotle Mexican Grill's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill reported a total waste generation of 417,319 metric tonnes, of which 47.82% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Chipotle Mexican Grill is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Chipotle Mexican Grill reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Chipotle Mexican Grill's total waste generation increased by 36.58%, including a 6.17% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.
Over the same period, Chipotle Mexican Grill's waste recovery rate declined by 5.29%, with a further 1.8% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.
Overall, Chipotle Mexican Grill is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered