YO! Sushi sustainability score: 32/100

YO! Sushi claims to have assessed Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its estate of ~66 restaurants and ~500 kiosks but publishes no figures, methodology, or breakdown. Estimated operational emissions likely in the 5,000–15,000 tonne range given estate size and energy intensity of refrigeration, cooking, and conveyor systems. Score reflects assessment claim without transparency.

YO! Sushi claims Scope 3 assessment but publishes no figures. Supply chain includes international seafood (tuna, salmon, shrimp), rice, avocado, chicken, packaging, and cold logistics. MSC tuna at 67% and Global GAP salmon noted. For a seafood-dependent chain, Scope 3 dominates emissions. Absence of quantified data is a critical gap.

No emissions baseline published; company states it is still obtaining data to set targets. Revenue grew from £84.7m (2022) to £138.3m (2024), and kiosk estate expanded from 328 to 500+ sites. Business expansion without disclosed emissions reductions suggests rising absolute emissions. No trajectory data exists.

No information on energy sourcing, renewable percentage, RE100 membership, or power purchase agreements. Sustainability page mentions 'energy-efficient methods' without specifics. ~566 sites operate with moderate energy demand from refrigeration, cooking, lighting, and conveyor systems. Zero renewable energy strategy identified.

YO! Sushi rates all seafood 1–3 by Marine Conservation Society; 67% tuna MSC-certified with full certification in progress. Salmon Global GAP certified. Member of Sustainable Seafood Coalition. Committed to 100% deforestation-free, FSC/PEFC-certified fibre packaging by 2030. No TNFD disclosure or quantified nature footprint beyond sourcing.

Too Good To Go partnership saved 319,988 meals and ~800 tonnes CO2. Pledge to eliminate unnecessary plastic by 2025. Reduce-reuse-recycle principles stated. No quantified waste data, no circular economy targets, and company is still gathering food waste data from kiosks to establish measurable targets.

Zero water consumption data, footprint, or management strategy disclosed. Supply chain has significant embedded water demand: rice cultivation is freshwater-intensive, avocado production water-hungry. Sushi restaurants use moderate operational water. No mention of water on sustainability page. Food service company with water-intensive supply chain and zero water disclosure.

YO! Sushi states a 2050 net-zero ambition but lacks formal commitment, validated targets, interim milestones, or SBTi engagement. Explicitly still obtaining data before setting emissions targets. Sourcing targets exist (100% responsibly sourced key seafood by end 2023, other ingredients by 2025, deforestation-free packaging by 2030) but are not emissions reduction targets.

Public sustainability page with some sourcing detail and food waste initiatives. Achieved Two Star Food Made Good Standard from Sustainable Restaurant Association in 2023 (third-party assessment). No standalone sustainability report, no published emissions despite claims to have assessed, no TCFD/CSRD disclosure. SRA provides limited external accountability.

No greenwashing allegations, regulatory actions, climate lawsuits, or environmental controversies identified. No InfluenceMap profile (company too small). No trade association lobbying concerns. Marine Conservation Society rated YO! Sushi 4.1/5.0 for seafood sustainability in 2015, among highest at that time. No anti-climate lobbying evidence.