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Carrols Restaurant

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., commonly known as Carrols, is a prominent player in the fast-food industry, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, USA. Founded in 1960, the company has grown significantly, operating over 1,000 restaurants primarily in the eastern and midwestern regions of the United States. Specialising in quick-service dining, Carrols is best known for its partnership with Burger King, offering a diverse menu that includes flame-grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches, and breakfast items. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has solidified its position as one of the largest franchisees of Burger King in the world. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, Carrols continues to achieve notable milestones in the competitive fast-food landscape.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carrols Restaurant's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Carrols Restaurant reported total carbon emissions of approximately 176,191,000 kg CO2e, comprising 69,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 107,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2021, when emissions were about 164,622,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 63,511,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 100,260,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments disclosed, Carrols Restaurant is actively monitoring its emissions and has reported on its sustainability efforts. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future focus, as many companies are increasingly addressing their entire value chain's carbon footprint. Carrols Restaurant's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its annual sustainability reports, which provide insights into its emissions and environmental impact. As the company continues to grow, it may consider setting formal reduction targets to align with industry standards and enhance its climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carrols Restaurant's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Carrols Restaurant is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Carrols Restaurant is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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