- Supply chain disruptions impacting sustainable sourcing goals (e.g., avian flu, pork supply)
- Slow adoption of NAE (no-antibiotics ever) production in dairy and pork industries
- Challenges in transitioning to slower-growing broiler chicken breeds and practices
- Insufficient data on deforestation-free sourcing for some produce, cocoa, coffee, and tea ingredients
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 246.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 98.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 99.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 48.8K 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
246.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
39%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1M kGal/year
2023
Waste
65.9K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
829.5M 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). | 98.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 99.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 48.8K 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 | 246.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 261.9K metric tons CO2e/year |
| 2021 | 254.4K tCO2e/year (total absolute) |
| 2020 | 237.0K metric tons CO2e/year (2020) |
| 2019 | 263.8K metric tons CO2e (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced overall GHG emissions by 6% from 2022 on an absolute basis
- Reduced absolute electricity usage by 6% and natural gas usage by 3% compared to 2022
- Reduced water usage by almost 2% compared to 2022
- Increased waste diversion rate to 26%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions (non-FLAG) 32% by FY2030
- Have 20% of suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services and waste generated in operations have science-based targets by FY2028
- No deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 30.3% by FY2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeAnimal WelfareDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingSustainable SourcingEmployee Well-beingCommunity Engagement