Chick-fil-A operates 3,000+ restaurants generating $22.7B in systemwide sales with no disclosed emissions data, no science-based targets, and no renewable energy strategy beyond three pilot solar projects. The company refuses to report Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions despite completing internal assessments. Food waste diversion is its only quantified environmental win.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (8/10, 4/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (0/10, 0/10).
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Among the 46 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Chick-fil-A sits 44th of 46.
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Chick-fil-A is the largest chicken-focused quick-service restaurant chain in the US, privately held and headquartered in Atlanta. It operates 3,100+ restaurants across North America with plans for international expansion. The chain is known for its chicken sandwiches, drive-through model, and closed-on-Sundays policy. It ranks among the top five US restaurant chains by systemwide sales.
Large global QSR chain with similar scale, poultry-dependent supply chain, and comparable emissions reporting gaps.
View breakdown →Largest global quick-service chain; significantly ahead on emissions disclosure and renewable energy commitments.
View breakdown →Major poultry processor and Chick-fil-A's key supplier; faces same nature and deforestation pressures in feed sourcing.
View breakdown →Comparable US QSR competitor with stronger published sustainability reporting and supply chain transparency.
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