In 2023, Sweetgreen 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).
Sweetgreen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 20,190a | 12,737a | 5,524a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0a | 0a | 0a | |
Location-Based | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 126,369a | 122,633a | 101,920a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 34.5695a | 27.0939a | 16.2531a |
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In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sweetgreen amounted to 20,190 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 Sweetgreen increased by 58.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sweetgreen were 20,190 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2021, Sweetgreen's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 265.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sweetgreen's Scope 1 emissions increased by 58.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported 126,369 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 Sweetgreen includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 126,369 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 98.61% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.39% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2021, Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 23.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sweetgreen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported emissions for 9 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.
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,190 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 584 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 34.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 34.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.21, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen ranked 24 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Sweetgreen among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported a total carbon footprint of 146,559 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.27% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Sweetgreen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.78%.a