- Climate change impacts on operations and supply chain
- Increased operating costs due to energy policy
- Increased climate-related disclosure requirements
- Deforestation risk in some commodity supply chains
- Water stress risk in 36% of water consumption regions
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Darden Restaurants, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.3M MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 345.3K MT CO2e; Scope 2: 424.5K MT CO2e; Scope 3: 3.5M MT CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.3M MT CO2e
2024
Renewable Energy
0.03%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.8M kGals
2024
Waste
381.2K metric tons
2024
Energy Use
2.8K GWh
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 345.3K MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 424.5K MT CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.5M MT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity (MWh per restaurant) from 1564 in FY2019 to 1390 in FY2024
- 17% waste diversion rate at U.S.-owned and operated restaurants
- 100% of restaurants recycle used cooking oil
- Donated 5.4 million pounds of surplus food through Darden Harvest program in FY2024
- Subscribed to 15 community solar farms generating approximately 20 MW of renewable energy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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