Caffè Nero has published minimal environmental data beyond mandatory UK SECR filings and set no science-based targets or net-zero commitments. The company lacks Scope 3 emissions quantification despite heavy coffee supply chain exposure, publishes no sustainability report, and offers only ad-hoc waste initiatives. A 2024 green electricity switch covers UK Scope 2 only.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (9/10, 5/10). Weakest on Transparency & Accountability and Targets & Commitments (1/10, 1/10).
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Among the 46 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Caffè Nero is tied =23rd of 46, with 1 other.
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Caffè Nero is a British coffeehouse chain founded in 1997, headquartered in London. It operates 1,150 stores across 11 countries with 11,000 employees and generates approximately £626M revenue annually. The chain is known for espresso-based drinks and operates roasting facilities and multiple subsidiary brands including Harris+Hoole and Coffee#1.
Global coffee chain with stronger 2030 net-zero commitment and published Scope 3 data, but similarly opaque supply chain governance.
View breakdown →Direct UK coffeehouse competitor; joined Caffè Nero in 2024 cup recycling scheme but operates under larger parent (Coca-Cola) with separate sustainability framework.
View breakdown →UK quick-service restaurant chain; similarly private ownership structure but has published waste reduction targets and supply chain commitments absent at Caffè Nero.
View breakdown →UK fast-casual operator with published net-zero 2040 target and detailed food waste data; exemplifies transparency gap versus Caffè Nero.
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