Wingstop Inc

Common Name
Wingstop
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
325
Ticker
WING
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Wingstop Inc. is a prominent player in the fast-casual restaurant industry, renowned for its focus on creating flavorful and distinctive chicken wing offerings. Established in 1994, Wingstop has grown...

Wingstop's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Wingstop 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, Wingstop has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Wingstop's ESG Investor Presentation 2023
a. Wingstop's ESG Investor Presentation 2023

Insights into Wingstop's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wingstop amounted to 4,844 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

Wingstop's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Wingstop's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wingstop were 2,001 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

What are Wingstop's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Wingstop reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,843 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

What methodology does Wingstop use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Wingstop reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Wingstop's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Wingstop’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Wingstop reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,001 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 460 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Wingstop's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00020,000500,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CCheesecake FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 99,371 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 27.74 tCO2e/$MWendy'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,246Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MPapa John's InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 52,106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,136Scope 1 Intensity: 24.40 tCO2e/$MStarbucksYear: 2024Scope 1: 395,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,176Scope 1 Intensity: 10.94 tCO2e/$MYum! BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,549Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MShake ShackYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,088Scope 1 Intensity: 13.07 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MCCChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MSweetgreenYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 584Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2023Scope 1: 103,708 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,632Scope 1 Intensity: 22.39 tCO2e/$MGenthermYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,934 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,205Scope 1 Intensity: 1.61 tCO2e/$MBorgwarnerYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,119 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,086Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MAvery DennisonYear: 2024Scope 1: 238,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,756Scope 1 Intensity: 27.18 tCO2e/$MPackaging Corp of AmericaYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,720,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,802Scope 1 Intensity: 220.45 tCO2e/$MCaseys General StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,833 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,863Scope 1 Intensity: 7.05 tCO2e/$MChildren's PlaceYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,603Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2023Scope 1: 121,161 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,479Scope 1 Intensity: 27.05 tCO2e/$MChoice Hotels InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,585Scope 1 Intensity: 4.04 tCO2e/$MDeckers OutdoorYear: 2023Scope 1: 461 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,626Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MWingstopYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 460Scope 1 Intensity: 4.35 tCO2e/$M

How does Wingstop's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Wingstop reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Wingstop rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Wingstop ranked 8 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Wingstop is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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