- Supply chain disruptions
- Global egg supply challenges
- Reducing single-use plastics and other disposables
- Managing climate-related risks across the value chain
Aramark
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Waste
16.3M pounds/year (U.S. food waste)
2023
Energy Use
140.4K MWh/year (U.S.)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2019-10 to 2020-09 | 386.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Science Based Targets initiative validated Aramark's near-term and net-zero targets.
- Named one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek.
- Awarded Greenest Food Contractor by Green Restaurant Association.
- Developed client-specific food emissions report.
- Launched 5-year circularity strategy.
- Reduced food waste by 73% from 2015 baseline in U.S. operations.
- 83% of global client locations reached Target Zero (no work-related injuries).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce U.S. GHG emissions by more than 50% by 2030.
- Reduce emissions from food by 25% by 2030 in the U.S.
- Source 25% of U.S. spend through small and diverse suppliers by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Substantially reduce indirect emissions (scope 3) by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero value chain emissions (all scopes) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Responsible SourcingFood Waste ReductionCircular EconomyOperational EfficiencyGovernanceEmployee EngagementCommunity BuildingFood SafetySupply Chain Sustainability