Itsu sustainability score: 28/100

Itsu publishes no Scope 1 or 2 emissions. With 80+ restaurants using gas cooking, commercial refrigeration, plus grocery manufacturing and distribution, operational footprint estimated 10,000–50,000 tonnes CO₂e annually. No sustainability report exists. Score reflects mid-sized company with significant energy use and complete disclosure void.

Zero published supply chain emissions data. Company sources seafood, rice, soy, noodles globally with complex cold-chain logistics—high Scope 3 exposure. No supply chain assessment or supplier engagement programme found. Score reflects material procurement footprint with no emissions assessment.

No emissions baseline or trajectory disclosed. Revenue grew 9% to £175.9M (FY Jan 2025); six new restaurants opened in 2024; expansion to 80+ sites planned across UK, France, Amsterdam. Growing restaurant and grocery business without disclosed emissions reduction measures implies rising absolute emissions.

No energy procurement strategy, renewable energy use, green tariffs, or efficiency investments disclosed. 80+ restaurants operate gas cooking and commercial refrigeration—moderate energy consumer. No RE100 membership, PPAs, or green energy claims found.

No biodiversity policy, TNFD disclosure, or nature impact assessment. Seafood, rice, soy, and agricultural sourcing carry known biodiversity risks. Only evidence: minor donation to Blue Marine Foundation via aluminium bottle sales—not systematic strategy. No deforestation-free or sustainable sourcing certification found.

Documented waste reduction: removed plastic bags, straws, knives (4 tonnes/year saved); switched wrapping to paper (6 tonnes/year); reusable 'spoon for life' metal initiative; recyclable K3 noodle cups; removed plastic trays from seaweed thins (85% less plastic); life-cycle assessment with Comply Direct; half-price sushi before closing for food waste reduction.

No water consumption data, footprint assessment, or management policy. Restaurant operations involve food prep, dishwashing, cleaning—moderate water use. Seafood sourcing adds upstream water intensity. No monitoring, targets, or reduction measures disclosed.

No science-based targets, SBTi commitment, emissions reduction targets, or net-zero pledge. Website states company is 'mindful of health, wellbeing, and planet' with packaging-focused 'sustainability milestones'—no quantified climate targets, timelines, or offset programme.

No sustainability report, TCFD, or CSRD disclosure. No dedicated sustainability governance or environmental role evident. Sustainability milestones page lists only packaging claims without data. Zero emissions data, environmental targets, or third-party verification for a £176M-revenue, 1,200-person company across 80+ locations.

No greenwashing allegations, environmental lawsuits, regulatory fines, or controversies detected. No evidence of climate policy lobbying or trade association misalignment. Mid-sized UK restaurant chain with clean public environmental record.