Shake Shack Inc
Shake Shack's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shake Shack's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shake Shack amounted to 38,877 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shake Shack increased by 13.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Shake Shack's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shake Shack's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shake Shack were 18,006 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Shake Shack reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Shake Shack's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 34.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Shake Shack's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Shake Shack's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Shake Shack reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,871 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Shake Shack reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Shake Shack's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 20.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
What methodology does Shake Shack use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Shake Shack reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Shake Shack's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Shake Shack’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Shake Shack reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,006 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,253 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 14.37 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 2024, Shake Shack reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 14.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.35, 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 2024, Shake Shack ranked 16 out of 24 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