- Consumer demand impacted by cost-of-living increases, inflation, and interest rate hikes
- Supply chain inflation due to commodity, labor, distribution, and utility cost rises
- Higher sourcing costs/supply issues for ingredients due to extreme weather events
- Cybersecurity and data risks
- Employee recruitment and retention challenges
- Risk of serious allergen incidents
The Restaurant Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Restaurant Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 37.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 17.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 20.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 205.2K tCO2e/year. 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
37.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
>99%
of total energy
Energy Use
195.9M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 17.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 205.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 37.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 32.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Maintained renewable electricity for directly contracted supplies
- Improved energy and water efficiency
- Reduced waste and increased recycling to 56%
- Improved sustainability of packaging (Wagamama's new cPET delivery bowls)
- 11% reduction in cooking oil used by Wagamama vs 2022
- Removal of 1.1 tonnes of salt in 2023 to meet 2024 Public Health England salt reduction targets
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Open 8-10 new Wagamama sites in FY24
- Open 1-3 high-quality pubs per year from FY24
📅 Medium-term
- Scale Wagamama to 200-220 restaurants in the UK
- Scale Wagamama US to 20-30 sites by December 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Conserving ResourcesWorking with PartnersSupporting People and CommunitiesClimate Change