- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (e.g., Hurricane Ian)
- Avian influenza outbreak impacting raised-without-antibiotic turkey supply
Panera Bread, LLC (dba Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Company)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Panera Bread, LLC (dba Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Company) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 96.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 122.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.9M 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
2.1M tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
835 million gallons/year
2022
Waste
2.6M cubic yards/year
2022
Energy Use
2.6M GJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 96.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 122.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 2.0M tCO2e/year (2021) |
| 2020 | See page 12 for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data (tCO2e/year) |
| 2014 | 268.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Removed intentionally added PFAS from all to-go packaging
- Added How2Recycle label to 88% of branded packaging (55% by weight)
- Hurricane Ian preparedness ensured continued tomato supply despite crop damage
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% cage-free eggs by end of 2025
- 60% low-carbon Coolfood meals by end of 2025
- 50% renewable electricity by end of 2025
- 100% circular packaging by end of 2025
- 50% women in Director and above management roles by end of 2023
📅 Medium-term
- 30% of people in Director and above management roles are BIPOC by the end of 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Become Climate Positive by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
FoodEnvironmentCommunitiesAssociatesGovernance