Darden Restaurants Inc
Darden Restaurants's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Darden Restaurants 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).
Darden Restaurants has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Darden Restaurants's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Darden Restaurants amounted to 833,462 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Darden Restaurants increased by 1.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Darden Restaurants's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Darden Restaurants's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Darden Restaurants were 385,847 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Darden Restaurants reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Darden Restaurants's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 35.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Darden Restaurants's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Darden Restaurants's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 447,615 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Darden Restaurants reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Darden Restaurants's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Darden Restaurants 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Darden Restaurants use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Darden Restaurants's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Darden Restaurants's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported 4,049,040 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 2025 disclosure of Darden Restaurants includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Darden Restaurants's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Darden Restaurants's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,049,040 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Darden Restaurants disclose?
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported emissions for 5 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 Darden Restaurants's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Darden Restaurants's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,893,968 tCO₂e (75.19%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 393,096 tCO₂e (10.21%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 218,015 tCO₂e (5.66%)
Darden Restaurants's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Darden Restaurants’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 385,847 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,077 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 31.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Darden Restaurants's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Darden Restaurants's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 31.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.94 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Darden Restaurants rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Darden Restaurants ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Darden Restaurants among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Darden Restaurants's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Darden Restaurants reported a total carbon footprint of 4,882,502 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 496.8% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Darden Restaurants's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.17%. a