Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Community Giving
• Sustainability
• Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Greenhouse gas emissions steadily declined since 2016 while the number of sandwiches produced per water and energy use increased.
• Working toward 100% shell-free eggs by the end of 2023.
• 100% of chicken in retail frozen chicken sandwich is produced without antibiotics important to human medicine.
• 100% of retail cheese is rBST free.
• All fish patties are sourced from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.
• 50% of broiler chickens in 2022 had at least three inches of maintained and dry friable litter cover and received at least eight hours of continuous light and six hours of continuous darkness daily.
• Eliminated plastic bags in New Jersey restaurants.
• Honored plastic straw ban in New Jersey and New York City.
• 18 New York City restaurants diverted food scraps (average 900 pounds/month) to composting facilities since July 2022.
• Received City of Columbus GreenSpotLight award for sustainable business practices.
• Composting about 450 pounds per month of food scraps from the Columbus Home Office onsite cafe.

Social Achievements

• Awarded 1,123 scholarships totaling over $2 million through the Ingram-White Castle Foundation.
• Established the Amanda Rush Scholarship Fund for Future Leaders.
• Provided emergency financial assistance to 563 team members through the Team Member Relief Fund, totaling more than $300,073.
• More than 4,171 volunteer hours delivered through the “100 Hours to Feed the Souls” volunteer challenge.
• Raised $1,156,660.80 for 48 local charities through the Roundup Campaign.
• Introduced the Manufacturing Charity of Choice program, donating up to $10,000 per year to local charities.
• Conducted unconscious bias training with 100% completion rate for the Home Office team.
• Partnered with Seeds of Caring for its annual MLK Day of Service event.
• Conducted in-person anti-harassment training throughout the Chicago Region.
• Provided gold sponsorship to Stonewall Columbus for its PRIDE Festival.
• Conducted a triennial Supplier Diversity Survey.
• Supported Big Brothers Big Sisters Latino Week.
• Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with virtual commemorations.
• Created “Anywhere Opportunities” to celebrate cultural observances.
• Sponsored the Military/Veterans Educational Foundation (MILVETS) of Ohio Scholarship Fund.

Governance Achievements

• CEO Lisa Ingram signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion commitment.
• Conducted an annual compensation study to ensure equitable pay.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable sourcing policy outlining supplier standards for minimizing deforestation, conserving resources, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring humane animal treatment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED Gold (Columbus Home Office)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

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Awards & Recognition

• City of Columbus GreenSpotLight award