Climate Change Data

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:155,907 MTCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined, market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:63,511 MTCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:100,260 MTCO2e (market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Food
  • Environment
  • People
  • Communities

Environmental Achievements

  • Phased out expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging at all Burger King locations in 2020.
  • Cooking oil recycled into biofuels.
  • High-efficiency hand dryers installed in most restaurants.
  • LED lighting standard in new and remodeled restaurants.
  • Working on EV charging and community solar pilot programs.

Social Achievements

  • Established the Carrols Cares Fund to provide financial assistance to employees.
  • Implemented a multi-phase training program for employee advancement.
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program providing grants to community organizations.
  • Matching Gift Program matching charitable donations to local food banks.
  • Educational assistance plan for corporate staff and managers.

Governance Achievements

  • Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee oversees sustainability policies.
  • Sustainability Committee provides executive-level oversight.
  • Implemented various codes and policies (Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, Ethics Hotline Policy, etc.).

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Identify and commit to a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • Publicly report Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions annually.
Short-term Goals:
  • Install higher-efficiency lighting, kitchen equipment, and HVAC systems.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions (indirect emissions outside direct control).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Supporting RBI's goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 50% per restaurant by 2030.
  • Developing a GHG reduction strategy including higher-efficiency equipment and renewable energy sourcing.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supports RBI's responsible sourcing initiatives for beef, poultry, eggs, pork, and palm oil.
  • Adherence to RBI's Code of Business Ethics and Conduct for Vendors.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy sourcing.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGp)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:176,401 MTCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 combined)
Scope 1 Emissions:69,088 MTCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:107,313 MTCO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Our Food
  • Our Environment
  • Our People
  • Our Communities

Environmental Achievements

  • Phased out expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging at all Burger King locations in 2020.
  • Installed LED lighting in all newly constructed, rebuilt and remodeled restaurants and retrofitted in older restaurants.
  • Installed low-flow faucets and toilets in a majority of restaurants.
  • Recycled cooking oil into biofuels.
  • Implemented high-efficiency hand dryers in most restaurants.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a mentoring program for restaurant managers.
  • Offered an educational assistance plan for corporate staff and salaried employees.
  • Established the Carrols Cares Fund to provide financial assistance to employees.
  • Implemented Dollars for Doers volunteer program and Matching Gift Program for employee charitable giving.
  • Supported the Burger King Foundation, raising over $5.5 million since 2012.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, Code of Ethics for Executives, Ethics Hotline Policy, and various other policies related to equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, and safety.
  • Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee oversees sustainability initiatives.
  • Sustainability Committee provides executive-level oversight.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Roll out successful energy reduction and GHG emission pilot programs more extensively.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions.
  • Managing Scope 3 emissions (limited direct control as a franchisee).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaged consulting firms to measure Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • Developing a GHG reduction strategy including testing new technologies, installing higher-efficiency equipment, and pursuing renewable energy opportunities.
  • Supporting RBI's goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 50% per restaurant by 2030.
  • Pilot programs for EV charging stations and community solar.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supports RBI's responsible sourcing commitments for beef, poultry, pork, eggs, and palm oil.
  • Adheres to RBI's Code of Business Ethics and Conduct for Vendors.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions through pilot programs and technology adoption.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP)