Krispy Kreme scores 33/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Krispy Kreme joint 437th of 691 companies scored, and joint 25th of 48 in Food Service / Restaurants.
Krispy Kreme has published initial sustainability disclosures but lacks emissions reduction targets, Scope 3 reporting, and water data. Global emissions rose 8% from 2021–2022 with no reduction strategy. Carbon neutrality claims in UK/Ireland rely on offsets while company-wide emissions increase—a classic offset-greenwash move.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (6/10, 5/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Water Impact (1/10, 1/10).
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Where Krispy Kreme sits among food service / restaurants peers.
Among the 48 major food service / restaurants brands we've scored, Krispy Kreme is tied =25th of 48, with 1 other.
Score history begins 5 April 2026.
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Krispy Kreme is a US-based doughnut retailer and manufacturer founded in 1937, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Operating across 30+ countries with company-owned stores, franchises, and manufacturing hubs, it generates approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The company competes in the quick-service restaurant and packaged food sectors.
Direct peer in quick-service doughnuts and coffee; similar supply chain, franchising model, and scale.
View breakdown →Major QSR competitor with larger scale and more advanced emissions reporting; offset-reliant carbon neutrality claims.
View breakdown →Franchise-heavy food service operator; comparable disclosure gaps on Scope 3 and water data.
View breakdown →Global food manufacturer with advanced sustainability targets; demonstrates industry standard for supply chain transparency and reduction-first strategy.
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