Commercial, GHG Emissions - September 23, 2021
Burger King Parent Company Targets Net Zero by 2050
Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, announced Sept. 22 its new commitment to reduce emissions 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
The company is also targeting a 50% cut in Scope 3 emissions intensity per metric ton of food and per franchise restaurant. The targets set by Restaurant Brands International are all based on a 2019 baseline.
These targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and are part of the company’s broader Restaurant Brands for Good strategy. It is estimated that, if achieved, these targets could prevent 25.4 million metric tons of CO2e by 2030.
The company also joined the Race to Zero and is now a signatory to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C Campaign.
“As one of the largest quick service restaurant companies in the world, we have a critical role to play in addressing the threat of global climate change, which is important for our planet and for our guests,” CEO José E. Cil said in a statement. “We've done the hard work to determine where we stand, where we can make the most meaningful impact, and the actions we need to take to move the needle. With these ambitious targets, we are accelerating our efforts to promote a more sustainable future and continue on our journey to build the most loved restaurant brands in the world.”
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