- 46% increase in corporate carbon footprint in 2023 compared to 2021 (primarily due to expanded operations and more consistent Scope 3 data assumptions)
- Majority of emissions (Scope 3) stem from supply chain
Caribou Coffee Operating Company, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Caribou Coffee Operating Company, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 107 kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 3.7 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 4.6 kt CO2e; Scope 3: 99.2 kt 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
107 kt CO2e
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). | 3.7 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.6 kt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 99.2 kt CO2e |
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 | 107 kt CO2e |
| 2022 | 126 kt CO2e (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed second corporate carbon footprint and embarked on a climate roadmap
- Began transition to energy-efficient lighting in coffeehouses
- Switched from grease-resistant bakery bags to kraft bakery bags
- Continued to reduce straw usage
- Partnered with suppliers to remove intentionally added PFAS in packaging materials
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Transition all remaining bakery items to cage-free eggs by second half of 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Source 100% cage-free eggs across all menu items by the end of 2025
- Meet all Better Chicken Commitment-required Global Animal Partnership (GAP) standards (except GAP-approved chicken breeds)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product qualityResponsible sourcingSustainable and responsible agriculturePackagingInclusive cultureWorkforce diversityWages and benefitsTalent recruitment and retentionCommunity impactClimate changeOperational wasteSustainable coffeehouses