Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Côte Brasserie score?

No Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions data has been published by Côte Brasserie. The corporate governance page (cote.co.uk/corporate-governance) references carbon offset projects and an ESG Committee but contains no quantified emissions figures. With ~70 UK restaurants using gas cooking, refrigeration, and electricity across roughly 2,915 employees and £152M in revenue, the estimated operational footprint is in the range of 10,000–50,000 tonnes CO2e — a mid-sized company with significant undisclosed e

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Côte Brasserie score?

No Scope 3 data has been published. Côte's supply chain includes meat (steak frites are a signature dish and butcher's cut steaks are prominently featured on the menu), dairy, wine imported from France, and food logistics across ~70 UK sites. This is a moderately complex, internationally sourced food supply chain with significant embedded emissions from animal products. No supplier engagement programme, no Scope 3 categorisation, and no supply chain mapping has been evidenced. Scored 1 because t

Emissions Trajectory: How does Côte Brasserie score?

No multi-year emissions data exists from which to determine an absolute trajectory. The company has neither published a baseline year nor year-on-year comparisons. The corporate governance page states a commitment to 'prioritise reducing our carbon emissions' but provides no data. With a contracting estate (from ~100 sites to ~70 sites since 2020), operational emissions have likely fallen due to closures, but there is no evidence of deliberate, managed reduction. Without verified data, and given

Energy Source: How does Côte Brasserie score?

No renewable energy strategy, no RE100 membership, no green tariff disclosed, and no on-site generation documented. The corporate governance page mentions that 'carbon offset projects incorporate forest management, tree planting as well as the generation of renewable electricity' — but this refers to offset activities, not procurement of renewable energy for operations. Restaurant kitchens are typically gas-powered; no evidence of electrification or gas-to-electric transition. With ~70 sites, Cô

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Côte Brasserie score?

Côte's menu prominently features meat (steak frites, butcher's cut steaks) and dairy, which carry upstream land-use and biodiversity risks. No deforestation policy, no sustainable sourcing certifications (e.g. MSC, RSPO, Rainforest Alliance), and no TNFD-aligned disclosure were found. The corporate governance page references SDG 15 (terrestrial ecosystems) and states carbon offset projects include 'forest management' and 'tree planting', but these are offset purchases with no verified supply cha

Resource Use & Waste: How does Côte Brasserie score?

The corporate governance page states Côte is targeting 'zero waste to landfill', committing to completely separating food waste in all restaurants, and has committed to ensuring more than half of any plastic packaging is made from recycled or renewable materials by 2025. These are stated targets, not verified outcomes. No reporting on food waste volumes, recycling rates, or waste diversion data was found. No third-party verification. The zero-waste-to-landfill target and food waste separation co

Water Impact: How does Côte Brasserie score?

No water consumption data, no water reduction targets, and no water stewardship programme were found in any publicly available source. Restaurant operations involve moderate water use (dishwashing, food preparation, sanitation). The corporate governance page makes no reference to water management. Scored 2 because the company is not a water-intensive industrial operator and there is no evidence of pollution incidents, but no monitoring or data disclosure exists.

Targets & Commitments: How does Côte Brasserie score?

Côte has no SBTi commitment (not listed on the SBTi target dashboard). The corporate governance page sets informal goals referencing SDGs — 'we will prioritise reducing our carbon emissions', a plastic packaging target (>50% recycled/renewable by 2025), and zero-waste-to-landfill — but none are science-aligned, externally verified, or tied to absolute emissions reductions. The company uses carbon offsets (forest management, tree planting, renewable electricity generation) but provides no offset

Transparency & Accountability: How does Côte Brasserie score?

The corporate governance page confirms an ESG Committee exists and that ESG targets 'will play an important role in tracking progress'. The company notes it has not formally adopted any corporate governance code 'due to its start-up nature' (post-administration re-launch). No dedicated sustainability report, no TCFD/CSRD disclosure, no board-level sustainability governance, and no executive compensation linked to ESG targets was evidenced. The ESG Committee is mentioned but its composition, meet

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Côte Brasserie score?

Starting at 8. Deductions: Wikipedia notes that 'various newspapers have accused the chain owners of misleading customers by diverting tips for service and chastising staff members who fall short of the 12.5% service charge minimum' — this is a labour/consumer controversy, not an environmental one, so no environmental deduction. No environmental regulatory actions, fines, greenwashing rulings (ASA, FTC), or climate lobbying controversies were found. Côte is not listed on InfluenceMap and shows n

Côte Brasserie Sustainability Score: 30/100

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Côte Brasserie·Food Service / Restaurants·London, UK·Founded 2007·Last verified 25 April 2026

out of 100

Significant gapsPending Review

Côte Brasserie has published no emissions data across Scope 1, 2, or 3 despite operating ~70 gas-powered restaurants. The company lacks science-based targets, renewable energy strategy, and supply chain scrutiny for its meat-heavy menu. Unverified carbon offsets and informal SDG references mask the absence of measurable climate action.

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The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale

Industry base impact

Food Service / Restaurants sector ceiling.

45 / 100

Performance score

Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.

24 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 45) + (0.7 × 24) = 30.3

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 1

Final score

Rounded. Significant gaps.

30 / 100

The ten questions

Where Côte Brasserie is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (6/10, 3/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (1/10, 1/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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3 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

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[3]Public record

Côte Brasserie Wikipedia

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Côte Brasserie in context

Where Côte Brasserie sits among food service / restaurants peers.

Among the 46 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Côte Brasserie sits 31st of 46.

31/46

Côte Brasserie's rank

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16Nando's

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18Tortilla Mexican Grill

33Gourmet Burger Kitchen

36Itsu

41Dunkin'

42Papa John's International

43Burger King

44Chick-fil-A

45Subway

46Five Guys Enterprises

How this score has moved

Côte Brasserie's score over time.

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About Côte Brasserie

Côte Brasserie is a UK-based casual dining chain specialising in French steakhouse cuisine, with approximately 70 restaurants across the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 and relaunched post-administration, the company operates a mid-scale food service business with significant gas-powered kitchen operations and internationally sourced supply chains centred on beef and dairy products.

Founded

2007

Headquarters

London, UK

Employees

~2,915

Annual revenue

~£152M

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