Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill has unveiled a new all-electric restaurant design that works to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems and utilizes 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar through the purchase of certified renewable energy credits. The company recently opened restaurants with the new features in Gloucester, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla., with a third location opening later this summer in Castle Rock, Colo. The new restaurant design pilot will help Chipotle progress toward its science-based targets, established in alignment with Science Based Targets …
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Atlanta — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by more than 127,000 metric tons in 2020 — a 22% reduction in carbon intensity — while at the same time growing the business nearly 20%. The company also has a goal to reach 100% renewable electricity for its facilities by 2030. The Home Depot also joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce global emissions, committing to set goals for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2023. These updates …
Oak Brook, Ill. — On March 20, 2018, McDonald’s announced it will partner with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030 from a 2015 base year in a new strategy to address global climate change.