sweetgreen, the fast-casual restaurant known for crafting simple and seasonal, salads and grain bowls in-house from scratch, announced that it will be going carbon neutral by 2027. According to sweetgreen, its "menu is already 30% less carbon-intensive than the average US diet" and it plans to lessen greenhouse gas intensity by 50% and set a precedent for the industry. Since the food system drives 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, sweetgreen is on a mission to shape a more sustainable future and continue working closely and farmers and partners to connect people to real food.
The six-year plan includes investing in clean energy, making even more sustainable sourcing decisions and menu developments, and mindfully build restaurants.
Carbon-Neutral Salad Restaurants
sweetgreen is Working Towards Being Carbon-Neutral by 2027
Trend Themes
1. Carbon-neutral Restaurants - The trend of carbon-neutral restaurants will continue to grow as consumers demand more sustainable food options.
2. Sustainable Sourcing - The trend of sustainable sourcing will become more important as restaurants strive to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship.
3. Clean Energy Investment - The trend of investing in clean energy will become more prevalent as restaurants work towards carbon neutrality and renewable energy sources become more cost-effective.
Industry Implications
1. Fast-casual Restaurants - Fast-casual restaurants have an opportunity to differentiate themselves and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers by adopting sustainable practices and working towards carbon neutrality.
2. Food Supply Chain - The food supply chain has an opportunity to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainability by working with partners to make more sustainable sourcing decisions and invest in clean energy solutions.
3. Clean Energy Providers - Clean energy providers have an opportunity to work with restaurants to develop renewable energy solutions and help them achieve carbon neutrality, opening up a new market for their services.