Shake Shack Inc
Shake Shack's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Shake Shack 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, Shake Shack has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 3 | 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 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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 |
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Insights into Shake Shack's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shake Shack amounted to 34,151 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
Shake Shack's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shake Shack's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shake Shack were 14,214 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
What are Shake Shack's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Shake Shack reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,412 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,937 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Shake Shack use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Shake Shack reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Shake Shack's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Shake Shack’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Shake Shack reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,214 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,088 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Shake Shack's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Shake Shack's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Shake Shack reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.07 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 Shake Shack rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Shake Shack ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Shake Shack is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a