Sweetgreen Inc
Sweetgreen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sweetgreen's Operational Emissions
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).
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.
Sweetgreen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sweetgreen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sweetgreen were 20,190 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Sweetgreen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sweetgreen's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 265.5%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
What are Sweetgreen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Sweetgreen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
What methodology does Sweetgreen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Sweetgreen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sweetgreen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported 126,369 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
Sweetgreen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 126,369 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Sweetgreen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 23.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sweetgreen disclose?
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sweetgreen's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 67,677 tCOâ‚‚e (53.56%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 20,568 tCOâ‚‚e (16.28%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 12,565 tCOâ‚‚e (9.94%)
Sweetgreen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sweetgreen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sweetgreen reported a total carbon footprint of 146,559 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.