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Restaurant Brands International Inc
Restaurant Brands International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Restaurant Brands 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Restaurant Brands International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Restaurant Brands International's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRestaurant Brands International amounted to195,107metric 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 Restaurant Brands Internationalincreased by 298.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Restaurant Brands International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Restaurant Brands International's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Restaurant Brands International were 128,994 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Restaurant Brands International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 163.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Restaurant Brands International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,113 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a
Has Restaurant Brands International reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Restaurant Brands International's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based)have increased by 193.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Restaurant Brands International's Scope 2 emissions(Market-Based) rose by 146,817.78% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Restaurant Brands International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Restaurant Brands International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Restaurant Brands International's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported 57,874,716 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Restaurant Brands International includes a breakdown across 5of 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
Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,874,716 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 83.35%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.65%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 emissions increased by 107.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Restaurant Brands International disclose?
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International 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 Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 23,633,978 tCOâ‚‚e(81.67%)
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 4,671,031 tCOâ‚‚e(16.14%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 321,467 tCOâ‚‚e(1.11%)
Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Restaurant Brands International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 128,994 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,406 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.35 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Restaurant Brands International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Restaurant Brands International's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.35 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.01, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Restaurant Brands International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Restaurant Brands International is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Restaurant Brands International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Restaurant Brands International reported a total carbon footprint of 58,069,823 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 108.32% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Restaurant Brands International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.22%.a