Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Human Capital Management
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Social Achievements

• Published first sustainability report
• Established a 10-member Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council to develop a long-term strategy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and commodity cost inflation
• Challenges in attracting and retaining Team Members in a competitive job market

Mitigation Strategies

• Entered into fixed-price purchase commitments for certain commodities
• Improved staffing levels in restaurants throughout the year
• Proactively addressing industry challenges while delivering a great Guest experience and prioritizing Team Member satisfaction and retention

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: annual basis for all food and beverage suppliers

Responsible Procurement

• Detailed specifications for proprietary food ingredients, products, and supplies to suppliers
• Require outside third party certification audits

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Human Capital Management
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Social Achievements

• Published second sustainability report and SASB Restaurant Industry disclosures.
• Launched a new Team Member engagement survey to gather insights and create action plans to enhance the workplace.
• Established a DE&I Steering Council to establish a long-term strategy and plan for DE&I.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased pressure and expectations to provide expanded disclosure and make commitments with respect to various environmental and social issues.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued sustainability journey by completing a materiality assessment to identify and understand the ESG topics that matter most to stakeholders.
• Sustainability efforts continue to evolve and adapt to integrate with North Star strategic priorities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: annual basis for all food and beverage suppliers (excluding alcoholic beverages)

Responsible Procurement

• Detailed specifications for proprietary food ingredients, products, and supplies to suppliers.
• Require outside third party certification audits.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB