Dunkin' discloses almost no quantitative environmental data despite operating 13,000+ restaurants globally. Emissions figures, water consumption, and waste volumes remain unreported. The company completed a foam-to-paper cup transition in 2020 but relies on unverified claims and lacks science-based targets, third-party verification, or net-zero commitment.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (6/10, 3/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (1/10, 1/10).
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Among the 46 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Dunkin' sits 41st of 46.
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Dunkin' is a quick-service restaurant chain founded in 1950, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Operating over 13,000 locations across 40+ countries, it is the largest coffee-and-donut retailer globally. Parent company Inspire Brands, acquired by private equity firm Roark Capital, also owns Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, and Sonic Drive-In.
Large coffee-centric QSR with comparable supply chain complexity and sustainability disclosure gaps.
View breakdown →Global fast-food peer; achieved SBTi validation and higher emissions transparency; useful contrast.
View breakdown →North American coffee-and-donuts competitor; operates in similar franchise model and market.
View breakdown →Large QSR chain under parent company structure; comparable disclosure and target-setting challenges.
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