Restaurant Brands International Inc
Restaurant Brands International's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Restaurant Brands International's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Restaurant Brands International amounted to 48,965 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 Restaurant Brands International decreased by 22.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Restaurant Brands International were 48,920 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Restaurant Brands International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Restaurant Brands International's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Restaurant Brands International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 45 tCO₂e 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 decreased by 99.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
What methodology does Restaurant Brands International use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Restaurant Brands International reported 27,826,895 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 2023 disclosure of Restaurant Brands International includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 13 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. 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 2023, Restaurant Brands International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 27,826,895 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 85.18% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.82% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Restaurant Brands International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Restaurant Brands International disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 23,320,345 tCO₂e (83.81%)
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 4,002,139 tCO₂e (14.38%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 296,082 tCO₂e (1.06%)
Restaurant Brands International's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Restaurant Brands International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Restaurant Brands International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,920 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,022 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.97 tCO₂e 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 2023, Restaurant Brands International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.17, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Restaurant Brands International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Restaurant Brands International ranked 5 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Restaurant Brands International among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Restaurant Brands International's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Restaurant Brands International reported a total carbon footprint of 27,875,860 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Restaurant Brands International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.18%. a