Papa John's International Inc

Common Name
Papa John's International
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
11,400
Ticker
PZZA
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Papa John's International, Inc. is a leading global restaurant company specializing in the operation and franchising of pizza delivery and carryout restaurants. The company’s core function is the prep...

Papa John's International's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Papa John's International 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Papa John's International has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Papa John's International's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2023
a. Papa John's International's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2023

Insights into Papa John's International's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Papa John's International amounted to 87,837 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Papa John's International decreased by 2.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Papa John's International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are Papa John's International's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Papa John's International were 52,106 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Papa John's International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Papa John's International's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Papa John's International's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Papa John's International's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Papa John's International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,731 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Papa John's International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Papa John's International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 13.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Papa John's International's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Papa John's International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Papa John's International use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Papa John's International reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Papa John's International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Papa John's International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Papa John's International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52,106 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,136 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Papa John's International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5050010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CCheesecake FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 27.74 tCO2e/$MWendy'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,246Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 14,214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,088Scope 1 Intensity: 13.07 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MLa-Z-BoyYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,430 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,349Scope 1 Intensity: 16.78 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MSweetgreenYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MTri Pointe HomesYear: 2023Scope 1: 150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MHNIYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,252 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,526Scope 1 Intensity: 19.10 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,632Scope 1 Intensity: 22.39 tCO2e/$MWingstopYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 460Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$MHanesBrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 39,516 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,637Scope 1 Intensity: 7.01 tCO2e/$MMarriott Vacations WorldwideYear: 2023Scope 1: 63,857 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,727Scope 1 Intensity: 13.51 tCO2e/$MAmerican Eagle OutfittersYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,143 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,262Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MSteelcaseYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,166Scope 1 Intensity: 10.28 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2023Scope 1: 121,161 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,479Scope 1 Intensity: 27.05 tCO2e/$MCrocsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,098 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,102Scope 1 Intensity: 1.00 tCO2e/$MPapa John's InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,136Scope 1 Intensity: 24.40 tCO2e/$M

How does Papa John's International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Papa John's International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Papa John's International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Papa John's International ranked 18 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Papa John's International among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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