Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Domino's Pizza, Inc. reports Scope 1 and 2 emissions using the GHG Protocol with operational control methodology. SBTi-validated targets (October 2024) confirm methodological rigour. The UK subsidiary (DPG) discloses Scope 1 of 12,368 tCO2e and Scope 2 of 1,101 tCO2e market-based for 2024, with year-on-year declines. Multi-year tracking is in place across entities. However, the US parent's specific Scope 1 and 2 figures are not separately disclosed in easily accessible public formats, limiting g

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Scope 3 accounts for 96% of Domino's total footprint. Key emission categories are identified: purchased goods 51% (dairy 15%, meat 21%, other foods 11%), utilities 29%, logistics 14%. FLAG-specific targets have been SBTi-validated. However, as noted by Tracenable, Domino's has not published a category-level breakdown of Scope 3 per GHG Protocol categories. Supplier engagement is underway through the Dairy Initiative and collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, but detailed transition pathways

Emissions Trajectory: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Mixed trajectory. DPE (Australia/Europe/Asia) saw absolute emissions rise from ~1,360,000t (FY21) to ~1,510,000t (FY23) before falling to ~1,310,000t (FY24). DPG (UK/Ireland) total emissions fell 5.93% YoY in 2024 to 445,636 tCO2e. However, DPE's operational emissions (Scope 1&2) increased 24.76% YoY in 2024. DPE explicitly acknowledges that absolute footprint grew with pizza volumes in FY22 and FY23. The Scope 3 non-FLAG target is intensity-based (per pizza sold), not absolute, which is a red f

Energy Source: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Domino's has installed solar panels at three UK supply chain centres and piloted a 100% renewable energy store in Hammersmith (London). The UK corporate delivery fleet is stated as 100% electric, with 81 vehicles with electric refrigeration units introduced in 2024. However, no company-wide renewable energy percentage is disclosed for the US or global operations. Ceres notes the company implements actions to transition to 100% clean energy by 2050, which is an unambitious timeline. Energy effici

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Domino's has a zero deforestation commitment for primary commodities by end 2025 and is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. SBTi FLAG targets are validated, acknowledging land use and agriculture impacts. The company collaborates with The Nature Conservancy on dairy sustainability through the Feed in Focus program supporting regenerative farming practices. However, the World Benchmarking Alliance's 2023 Nature Benchmark noted 'no evidence was found regarding the company's efforts

Resource Use & Waste: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Domino's pizza boxes use 70% recycled cardboard with the remainder being FSC-certified Kraft. A Plastics Improvement Plan targets removing problem plastics by 2025. The Vanguard Renewables partnership diverted 243.75 tons of inedible waste from landfills in 2023 via anaerobic digestion. Food waste is redistributed via FareShare (UK). Supply chain centres reduced cardboard sent to stores by 70% in 2023 through operational changes. However, no comprehensive circularity metrics are publicly reporte

Water Impact: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Water is acknowledged as critical to dough production and operations. Domino's enhanced water risk management in 2023 using WRI Aqueduct and WWF Water Risk Atlas tools. Operational water is sourced from municipal supplies. The majority of the water footprint stems from upstream ingredient production. An earlier GRI disclosure estimated total water footprint (including indirect) at ~102 million m3 in 2020, which is significant. However, no quantified water reduction targets have been published, n

Targets & Commitments: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

SBTi validated near-term and net-zero targets (October 2024). Targets include: 50.4% absolute reduction in Scope 1&2; 36.4% absolute reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions; 30% reduction in Scope 3 non-FLAG emissions; net-zero by 2050 with 90% absolute reduction across all scopes. First US pizza company with SBTi FLAG validation. No offset reliance noted. However, one point deducted because the Scope 3 non-FLAG target is intensity-based (per pizza sold at 65% reduction) rather than absolute for DPE

Transparency & Accountability: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Domino's publishes annual stewardship reports (2022-2025) with GRI and SASB tables. CDP Climate score of B. The company has a Climate Risk and Resiliency Report and Deforestation Policy. Board has stated sustainability expertise. However, executive compensation is not publicly linked to sustainability targets, which the World Benchmarking Alliance flagged. The company successfully argued to the SEC to exclude a shareholder proposal requesting a more detailed climate transition plan from its 2025

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Domino's Pizza, Inc. score?

Starting at 8. Domino's does not have a PAC and does not use company funds for direct political contributions. It is a member of trade associations including Business Roundtable and National Restaurant Association, which have mixed climate policy positions — deduct 1 for mixed trade association memberships. A class action lawsuit was filed alleging misleading statements about growth and store openings (2024), but this was financial, not environmental. No environmental lawsuits, greenwashing ruli

Domino's Pizza, Inc. Sustainability Score: 40/100

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Domino's Pizza, Inc.·Food Service / Restaurants·Ann Arbor Charter Township, United States·Founded 1960·Last verified 21 April 2026

out of 100

Below expectationsPending Review-11 since last review

Domino's has SBTi-validated targets and discloses Scope 1&2 emissions methodically, but relies on intensity-based rather than absolute reduction targets for its largest emissions component (Scope 3 non-FLAG). Absolute emissions from operations rose 25% year-on-year in 2024. Renewable energy transition is negligible; water and biodiversity strategies lack quantified targets.

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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.

51 / 100

Raw score

Weighted average before scale penalty.

(0.3 × 45) + (0.7 × 51) = 49.2

Scale penalty

Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.

× 0.82

Final score

Rounded. Below expectations.

40 / 100

The ten questions

Where Domino's Pizza, Inc. is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Energy Source (3/10, 3/10).

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

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